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Default Peanut Brittle

Goomba38 wrote:
> Dee.Dee wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Jill. This brings to mind a peanut brittle recipe I saw
>> someone make in a microwave oven. Basically the ingredients were
>> poured right onto the microwave glass. It took just a couple of
>> minutes as I recall.
>>
>> I've never seen a recipe for it - but there it was.
>>
>> Oh, my aching teeth! Yes, I still have teeth!
>> Dee Dee

>
> This is one I've used for years (and have posted here in the past) I
> like to use a large (8 cup??) handled Pyrex mixing bowl for the nuking-
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Microwave Peanut Brittle
>
> Recipe By :
> Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : Desserts
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 cup raw peanuts
> 1 cup sugar
> 1/2 cup white karo
> 1/8 teaspoon salt
> 1 teaspoon butter
> 1 teaspoon vanilla
> 1 teaspoon baking soda
>
> Stir peanuts, sugar, karo and salt into 1 1/2 quart casserole.
> Cook 4 min on High. Stir
> Cook 4 more min. on High.
> Mix in butter and vanilla. Cook 2 more min. on High.
> Add baking soda and stir till white and foamy.
> Pour onto lightly greased sheet pan and cool one hour.
> Break into pieces and store in airtight container.


Ha! Same one..should have read ahead.

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