Recipes Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Peanut Dessert Recipes Microwave Oven Peanut Brittle 4.7 (1,174) 990 Reviews 95 Photos I have used this for years and it is very good; much easier than the traditional method and tastes just as good. Submitted by Linda C Updated on November 22, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 95 95 95 95 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 1 pound Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings 1 ½ cups dry roasted peanuts 1 cup white sugar ½ cup light corn syrup 1 pinch salt (Optional) 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda Directions Grease a baking sheet, and set aside. In a glass bowl, combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook in microwave for 6 to 7 minutes on High (700 W); mixture should be bubbly and peanuts browned. Stir in butter and vanilla; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Quickly stir in baking soda, just until mixture is foamy. Pour immediately onto greased baking sheet. Let cool 15 minutes, or until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container. I Made It Print 1,480 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 165 Calories 8g Fat 23g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 165 % Daily Value * Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Sodium 91mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 16g Protein 3g 6% Calcium 9mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 91mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.