1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 cups salted peanuts
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Heat, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Heat 2-1/4 minutes longer. Stir in peanuts, butter and cinnamon.
2Microwave, uncovered, on high until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot), 20-30 seconds. Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy.
3Immediately pour onto a greased baking sheet and spread with a metal spatula. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes; break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Note
This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Prize winning recipe.
I made this sweet, peanut-packed candy for Christmas and sent some with my husband to work. His co-workers liked it so much they asked for more. It has a lovely glossy look and the cinnamon is a delightful surprise.
Total Time
Prep: 5 min. Cook: 10 min. + chilling
Makes 1-1/4 pounds (20 servings)
Nutrition Facts
1 ounce: 153 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.