This Peanut Brittle Recipe is perfectly salty and sweet, with an oh so satisfying crispy, crackly finish! It’s a nostalgic, old-fashioned candy recipe that comes straight from my sweet Aunt Shirley. It’s also crazy easy to make, with just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep!
Peanut Brittle Recipe
This crispy, buttery golden treat made from candied roasted nuts is downright irresistible… and it’s made with THE good stuff!
Like Sugar and Butter… and Peanuts galore!
Denise writes: "Super easy and ultra yummy"
With this peanut brittle, you’ll get a perfect crunch with each sweet and salty bite!
A sweet and salty crunch that is accentuated by the salted peanuts sprinkled all throughout!
Trust me… it’s so good you won’t be able to have just one piece! You’ll instinctively reach for a second piece, then a third!
It really is that wildly delicious. 🙂
Just like this crispety-crunchety Butterfinger Fudge, these adorable Acorn Cookies, and this lovely Peppermint Bark Candy!
It’s also the crazy easy to prepare!
Just how easy? Let’s just say that with this recipe you’ll want all your ingredients measured out and ready to go… because once you start… you’re almost finished. No kidding, it really goes that fast!
It requires just 14 minutes of actual hands on time and you won’t even need a candy thermometer. So bonus points for being one of the easiest Christmas dessert recipes ever!
Believe me, if you like quick and easy dessert recipes, you are going to love this ridiculously fast nut brittle recipe!
It brings such a big reward in cheer and satisfaction every time you make it, and it’s just begging to be a part of your Happy Christmas this year!
You can even package it up as a pretty peanut brittle gifts in a jar to give to your neighbors, friends and coworkers!
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
Microwave Peanut Brittle Ingredients
It takes only 6 simple ingredients to make this easy old fashioned peanut brittle recipe with baking soda!
Just add these items to your next Walmart grocery order so you have everything on hand when it’s time to start…
- Dry Roasted Salted Peanuts
- Sugar
- Light Corn Syrup
- Butter
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Soda
Like many of my easy candy recipes, you’ll also need a large microwave safe glass bowl and a parchment lined baking sheet to prepare this simple peanut brittle candy.
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Trust me, you won’t believe how easy it’s going to be to prepare the BEST peanut brittle recipe without a candy thermometer!
Here are my top tips for making peanut brittle…
1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. This recipe goes very fast, so measure out all of your ingredients and have them ready to go. Also, the glass bowl will become quite hot, so be sure to also have some hot pads and oven mitts ready to go.
3. Follow my step-by-step instructions for preparing your ingredients in a microwave safe glass bowl.
4. When done, quickly pour the mixture over your parchment lined cookie sheet, and evenly spread it out just enough to achieve the thickness you want for your brittle.
5. Then allow the brittle to cool before breaking it into smaller pieces to serve.
That’s it. Easy peasy and no candy thermometer is required!
Easy Christmas recipes like this truly are the perfect solution for creating sweet holiday memories! Especially if you want a stress-free, no hassle Christmas!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Peanut Brittle Recipe Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Easy Peanut Brittle Microwave Recipe…
Denise writes: “Super easy and ultra yummy”
David writes: “It was super simple, went great, taste wonderful, we substituted almonds and almond extract for peanuts and vanilla. But you must be very very quick!!!”
Ruth writes: “Easy recipe! Smells delicious!”
Lisa writes: “This always makes such a great gift!”
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Peanut Brittle Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup Dry Roasted Salted Peanuts
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar, (white sugar)
- ½ cup Karo Light Corn Syrup
- 1 tsp. Salted Butter
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp. Baking Soda
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Line medium-sized cookie sheet with parchment paper, then set aside.
- Measure out all ingredients and have them ready, as this is a fast-paced recipe that sets quickly. Get ready to go FAST!
- Your bowl will become HOT, so have some hot pads or oven mitts handy!
- In large microwave safe bowl, stir together sugar and syrup.
- Microwave 4 minutes on High.
- Stir in peanuts.
- Microwave 4 minutes on High.
- Add butter and vanilla to mixture, stir well.
- Microwave 1 minute on High.
- Stir in baking soda until light and foamy.
- Quickly pour mixture onto parchment-lined cookie sheet, spread to desired thickness, then set aside.
- Immediately soak bowl in extra hot water to clean.
- Let cool for 1 hour or more.
- When cool, break into small pieces and ENJOY!
Notes
- Humidity: For best results, prepare this peanut brittle recipe on days with lower humidity, to ensure your brittle dries correctly and doesn’t remain tacky.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
Like this recipe? Rate & comment below!A BIG thanks to my sweet Aunt Shirley for sharing this fabulous recipe!
Can I use dry roasted cashews instead of peanuts?
I haven’t tried it yet, but I would think it should work just fine. If you give it a try with cashews, let me know how it goes! 🙂
Will do.