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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This is an ancient family recipe that has been adapted to a microwave. This is better than any peanut brittle you can buy at the store. Be careful its addictive Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups unsalted peanuts |
1 cup granulated sugar |
1/2 cup light corn syrup (i use karo) |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon real butter |
1 teaspoon real vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
Directions:
1. Remember all microwaves vary so you may need to adjust your time by 15 seconds. If the first batch comes out to soft then you know you didnt cook it long enough. After you make the first batch it gets really easy and fast to make.
2. In a large microwave safe bowl stir peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt together. Be sure to mix them well. (rubber spatula works really well).
3. Microwave for 3 minutes 45 seconds to 4 minutes.
4. Stir with a metal spoon so it doesnt stick. Stir it quickly so it doesnt have time to cool.
5. Microwave 3 1/2 to 4 more minutes.
6. Stir in butter.
7. Microwave 2 more minutes.
8. Stir in vanilla and dont panic when it steams and turns brown.that is what you want.
9. Add baking soda and stir quickly until is gets light and foamy.
10. Immediately pour onto a lightly buttered baking sheet and spread to about 1/4 inch thick.
11. Cool.
12. break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
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