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    Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle with Chocolate

    Dec 23, 2020 by Munchkin Time · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle with Chocolate - today for recipe #7 I'll be sharing how to make an easy peanut brittle in microwave. YEP that's right you'll only need a microwave and about 15 minutes to make this. Delicious brittle with chocolate peanuts and honey.

    Hi Everyone, Christmas is just around the corner. I hope you're staying warm and baking away just in time for Christmas.  

     If you missed it, I'm sharing 10 days of Winter Recipes you can make!  They're all super easy! These make the perfect warming gifts during Christmas season. Stalk them up, tie a bow with some ribbon and wrap some plastic gift wrap over it. 

    When YOU make this Peanut Brittle Recipe, take a picture & tag your Food Creation on Instagram using @MunchkinTimeBlog  & hashtag #munchkintimeblog, we would love to see your creation!

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    Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle with Chocolate

    If you love chocolate you'll love this brittle recipe! Chocolate is my weakness so I couldn't help but add it in for a rich smooth flavor after that perfect toffee crunch. 

    Peanut Brittle ingredients

    What You'll Need to make Microwave Brittle:

    • 1 cup sugar
    • ½ cup honey
    • 1 ½ cup roasted peanuts (or your choice of nuts) 
    • 1 tbs butter
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda 
    • 8 oz chocolate semi-sweet 
    Sugar & honey

    How to Make Peanut Brittle in the Microwave

    Step 1: Combine sugar and honey microwave safe bowl. Microwave for about 5 minutes. Through out the 5 minutes in the microwave keep a watchful eye on the on mixture as it can start to puff and you need to stir and continue microwaving. After add peanuts and microwave for 4 more minutes.

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    Some Microwaves are different and might cook the candy faster. You'll know the mixture is ready once it reaches 300F degrees ( the hard crack stage).

    how to make peanut brittle in the microwave

    Quickly stir in the butter, vanilla and baking soda until the candy mixture become light and fluffy. 

    easy microwave peanut brittle

    Step 2: After, using a brownie pan add parchment paper and spray oil so brittle doesn't stick to the paper, pour brittle mixture in. Spread the mixture using spatula. 

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    Step 3: Melt the chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute in 30 second intervals, stirring between.

    chocolate brittle in microwave

    Then spread it over the brittle and sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top.  Let cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until hard. Break it up and serve.  

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    For storage. Stack in airtight container with waxed paper in between the layer. 

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    Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope this recipe inspires you to give this microwave brittle a try.  You can add macadamia nuts, almonds, or even walnuts. I love how versatile and easy this is to make! 

    Merry Christmas Everyone! I'll see you all soon for recipe #8. Follow me on Instagram for recipes video and more 🙂 ! 

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    Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle with Chocolate

    Chocolate Peanut Microwave Brittle

    Love Keil
    Delicious Microwave Brittle with chocolate peanuts and honey.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 620 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup sugar
    • ½ cup honey
    • 1 ½ cup roasted peanuts or your choice of nuts
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda 
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • First, combine sugar and honey microwave safe bowl. Microwave for about 5 minutes. Through out the 5 minutes in the microwave keep a watchful eye on the on mixture as it can start to puff and you need to stop and stir and continue microwaving. After add peanuts and microwave for 4 more minutes.You’ll know the mixture is ready once it reaches 300 degrees (the hard crack stage).
    • Quickly stir in the butter, vanilla and baking soda until the candy mixture become light and fluffy. 
    • After, using a brownie pan add parchment paper and spray oil so brittle doesn't stick to the paper, pour brittle mixture in. Spread the mixture using spatula. 
    • Melt the chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute in 30 second intervals, stirring between. Then spread it over the brittle and sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top. 
    • Let cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until hard. Break it up and serve. Enjoy!

    Notes

    When YOU make this Peanut Brittle Recipe, take a picture & tag your Food Creation on Instagram using @MunchkinTimeBlog  & hashtag #munchkintimeblog, we would love to see your creation!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 12gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 362mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 6gSugar: 68gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg
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    Let me know in the comments below, I would love to hear from you!

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