Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe

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Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle
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Ingredients:

  • cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups peanuts, or more to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter

Directions:

  1. Spray a baking sheet and a wooden spoon with cooking spray.
  2. Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a microwaveable bowl safe for high temperatures.
  3. Heat sugar mixture in microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in microwave until mixture becomes a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Mix baking soda and vanilla extract into syrup until smooth and foam has dissipated. Spread candy onto the prepared baking sheet using the sprayed wooden spoon. Work quickly; candy hardens fast. Let stand until cool. Break into pieces to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 384.16 Kcal (1608 kJ)
Calories from fat 178.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.8g 30%
Cholesterol 5.09mg 2%
Sodium 234.67mg 10%
Potassium 259.61mg 6%
Total Carbs 47.81g 16%
Sugars 43.03g 172%
Dietary Fiber 3.29g 13%
Protein 9.51g 19%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 38.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 432.86 Kcal (1812 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.31g 30%
Cholesterol 5.73mg 2%
Sodium 264.42mg 10%
Potassium 292.52mg 6%
Total Carbs 53.87g 16%
Sugars 48.49g 172%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 13%
Protein 10.72g 19%
Iron 2.1mg 10%
Calcium 43mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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