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Peanut Brittle
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Directions
1
Add one cup of white granulated sugar to a microwave-safe bowl.
2
Add half a cup of corn syrup to the bowl.
3
Microwave on high for three minutes, until bubbly.
4
Stir the sugar mixture.
5
Add one cup of peanuts, one tablespoon of butter, and an eighth of a teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
6
Microwave for another three to four minutes until golden brown, reaching about 300 degrees Fahrenheit/150 degrees Celcius.
7
Pour in a teaspoon of vanilla extract and three-quarters of a teaspoon of baking soda.
8
Spread the peanut brittle onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.
9
Let the brittle sit and cool until hardened.
10
Break the brittle into pieces of your preferred size.
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
0.5 cup corn syrup
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
0.75 teaspoon baking soda
0.125 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment
microwave safe bowl
baking sheet
silicone mat
candy thermometer
Tips
raw peanuts are also a good option for peanut brittle
the amount of salt is optional
You can use salted butter
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