No one has spare time at the holidays. Why not put your microwave to work? Here are two tasty, time-saving candies that can be prepared in minutes in your microwave. Merry Christmas!
Microwave Peanut Brittle
If your looking for a fast treat this holiday season, then this peanut brittle is perfect.
1 cup raw peanuts
1 cup white sugar
½ cup white Karo Syrup
dash of salt
1 Tbs. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
Peppermint Crunch is festive and fast
Combine first four ingredients in a 1-1/2 quart dish, covered. Microwave 8 minutes on high setting. Uncover and stir halfway through the cooking. Stir in butter and vanilla and cook 2 and a half more minutes.
Stir in baking soda. Pour onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and cool. Break apart.
Eat carefully (peanut brittle is notorious for chipping teeth!)
Peppermint Crunch
This holiday treat is super fast and easy. It also looks beautiful on a cookie tray.
1 lb. white chocolate melts (Wilton's work well)
1 cup red and green peppermint chunks (available at most candy supply stores)
Melt chocolate for 3 min. at 50 percent power in the microwave. Stir until melted.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper. Spread the melted chocolate evenly to cover cookie sheet. Sprinkle with peppermint pieces and allow to cool. Break into serving size pieces.
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