Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle

Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle

We've perfected this classic candy with easy microwave directions. Follow the cook times closely based on the wattage of your microwave. Munch on half of the brittle, and use the rest in Brown Sugar Cake with Peanut Buttercream and Brittle Topping.
This recipe goes with Brown Sugar Cake with Peanut Buttercream and Brittle Topping

Photo by: Oxmoor House

• YIELD: 1 pound
• COOK TIME:9 Minutes
• PREP TIME:7 Minutes
• COURSE: Candy, Desserts

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups shelled raw peanuts
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Microwave first 3 ingredients in a 2-quart glass bowl on HIGH 5 minutes, using an 1100-watt microwave oven. (Microwave 1 more minute if using a 700-watt microwave.) Stir in peanuts. Microwave 3 more minutes in an 1100-watt oven (add 1 more minute in 700-watt oven). Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave 45 seconds in an 1100-watt oven (add 1 more minute in 700-watt oven) or until candy is the color of peanut butter. Stir in baking soda (mixture will bubble). Working quickly, spread hot candy in a thin layer onto a lightly greased baking sheet using two metal forks. Cool completely. Break candy into pieces.