Dixie Peanut Brittle

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 10 min | Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups raw shelled peanuts, skins on
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Combine peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt in a 2 1/2 quart microwave safe container.
2. For a 700 watt oven: Microwave 4 minutes on HIGH; stir, microwave 4 minutes longer on HIGH.
3. Stir in butter and vanilla extract. Microwave 2 minutes longer on HIGH.
4. For a 1200 watt oven: Microwave 4 minutes on 60% power; stir, microwave 4 minutes longer on 60% power.
5. Stir in butter and vanilla extract. Microwave 1 minute longer on 60% power.
6. Add baking soda* and quickly stir until light and foamy.
7. Immediately pour onto lightly greased baking sheet; spread to 1/4 inch thickness.
8. When cool, break into pieces.
9. Store in airtight container.

Notes

* Any cooking time adjustments necessary for lower or higher watt ovens must be made BEFORE adding baking soda.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Virginia-Carolina Peanut Promotions