10 Minute Peanut Brittle

Prep: 5 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade peanut brittle, a classic treat that marries sweet, buttery flavors with the rich taste of roasted peanuts. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing as a thoughtful gift, this quick recipe delivers a delightful snack in just 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 to 1 1/2 c. raw peanuts
  • 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. soda

Instructions

  1. In a 2-quart casserole, mix the sugar, corn syrup, and salt.
  2. Microwave on High for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the peanuts.
  4. Microwave on High for 2 to 6 minutes or until the syrup and peanuts are lightly browned, stirring after every 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the butter, vanilla, and baking soda until light and foamy.
  6. Spread to 1/4-inch thickness on a large well-buttered cookie sheet.
  7. When cool, break into small pieces.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

543 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 31.8g 41% DV
Carbs 47.4g 17% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 22.7g 45% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9981.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 212.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 79.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 48.8mg 4% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV
Contains Milk Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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