Microwave Peanut Brittle With Coconut and Rum

Memories of dime store brittle with ribbons of coconut inspired me to try my own. The vanilla scent of Meyers Rum brought that addition. Basic peanut brittle with a great scent! These directions are for a 1650 watt microwave! Adjust time to get a nice brown brittle.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 pound

Ingredients

• 1  cup raw peanuts
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup white corn syrup
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon butter
• 1⁄2 cup  dried coconut, unsweetened ribbons, soaked with
• 1  tablespoon dark rum
• 1  teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. In a microwave safe, 1 1/2 to 2 quart dish,(preferably with a handle) mix peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt.
2. Microwave 4 Minutes at power 8. Stir.
3. Microwave 4 minutes at power 8.
4. Stir in butter and coconut rum mixture.
5. Microwave 1 minute at high.
6. Quickly stir in baking soda and pour onto silpat or other non-stick surface.