Microwave Peanut Brittle Recipe (2024)

No candy thermometer is required for this no hassle microwave peanut brittle candy recipe. And it takesonly 10 minutes of hands-on time. It can’t get easier than this!

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My mother-in-law’s friend, Leo, makes the most addicting peanut brittles that I’ve ever had! It’s sweet and nutty, melt-in-your-mouth crunchy. I don’t know if that last part make any sense at all, but it basically means it’s not rockhard, orstick-to-your-teethchewy that you’d pray not to lose a teeth while eating it.

No, nothing like that. Instead this peanut brittle has light and airy texture with the most satisfying crunch.

Every Christmas my MIL shares her bag of treats from Leo with me, because she knows how much I love them. Well, this past January she brought yet another bag full of amazing brittles for me and my mom.

My mom lovedthose brittles so much so she insisted me to call Leofor the recipe, and I obliged. Don’t know why it took me so long, butI’m so glad I did.

And today I’m going to show you how to make the easiest and most addicting candy ever. Ready?

As I said earlier, these are the easiest peanut brittles in the world! No exaggeration here, because 1. You don’t need candy thermometer. 2. No stirring sugar mixture over hot stovetop for a long time. 3. It only takes 10 minutes of hands on time, one bowl with a lid, a microwave, and handful of simple ingredients.

Here’re my tips and tricks for success:

• Prepare and measure out all the ingredients before starting. The process goes super quick and you want that margarin, thatbaking soda right now!
• Speaking of margarin. Yes, you do need margarin. And no, you can’t use butter, I tried it tono avail. (<- I got rock hard brittles!) I gave in and bought a package of margarin just for this recipe, but it’s so worth it.
• Microwave-safe bowlwith a lid is essential. Leo stressed that the bowlhas to have a lid, or you’ll risk burning the mixture.
• Baking soda is what makes the candy so airy and light. After mixing in soda, the mixture will foam up. Don’t be alarmed, because it’s a good thing. Don’t take too much time mixing though, just a few good stirs until the mixture is evenly foamed up and pour it on a buttered baking sheet. I use 2 forks to spread it out evenly, but nottoo thin.
• Directions on timing in this recipe are for 1000Watt microwave.

I now know the recipe by heart, as I’ve made countless batches to feed my mom’s craving. I even sent some to my sisters back in Mongolia, and they all loved it. Well, I mean, what’s not to love here??

Hope you give this fool-proof recipe a try.