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Maple Bacon Peanut Brittle

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Maple Bacon Peanut Brittle - with the addition of some crispy bacon this Brittle comes together in just a few minutes as it is made in the microwave.
Course Candy, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 206
Author Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 1/4 cup salted nuts
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
  • 1/2 pound bacon , finely chopped, fried, drained on paper towels
  • 1 tsp  baking soda

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large glass bowl combine the sugar and corn syrup and microwave on high 4 minutes. Stir in the nuts and then microwave on high 3 1/2 minutes. Stir in butter, vanilla and maple and microwave for 1 minute 15 seconds.
  • Working very quickly stir in baking soda until light and foamy, stir in bacon. Pour onto baking sheet, spread as thin as possible. Allow cool completely and then break into pieces. Store in an airtight container