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Microwave Peanut Brittle

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This variation of peanut brittle is made in your microwave.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Raw peanuts
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup White corn syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda

Preparation:

Stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup, salt. Cook 4 minutes on high. Stirring well, cook another 4 minutes. Add butter and vanilla to peanut mixture stirring to blend. Return and cook 2 minutes. Add baking soda and gently stir till foamy. Pour onto aluminum foil. Let cool, break into pieces and store air tight container.
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