There is just something about homemade candy that makes me happy. This pistachio brittle recipe is made in the microwave so it’s quick and easy. Less than 10 minutes to make perfect Pistachio Brittle!
Welcome to Day 1 of Christmas Week. This annual event was started was something I started way back in 2012. This year we have over 35 bloggers sharing festive sweet recipes for the event. Plus we all chipped in for a huge Amazon Gift Card Giveaway so be sure to enter at the bottom of the post!
I love the holidays. There’s something about Christmas that just makes me ridiculously happy. I love spending time with my family and just chilling out together. We laugh, we cook, we eat, and we bake.
Baking ranks high on my list of favourite things to do during the holidays. So obviously creating an event that celebrates Christmas Sweets in all their glory would be right up my alley.
I started this event years ago to bring together bloggers of all niches and backgrounds to celebrate baking during the holidays. We welcome everyone, it’s just a fun event that showcases all our favourite recipes for the holidays.
This year I decided I wanted to take some pressure of myself because I’m so busy with the new horse, and life in general. So instead of pulling in multiple sponsors I asked some of my blogging favourites to join me in a giveaway hosted by bloggers.
So we’re giving away a bunch of Amazon Gift Cards. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of the post for that information, and to enter this amazing giveaway. Before you scroll take another look at my gorgeous Microwave Pistachio Brittle.
Okay, now that I’ve tempted you with sugar and nuts, I should tell you a little more about our event. There are over 35 bloggers participating in this year’s event. It’s going to be a delicious week.
Take a peek below to get to know all of our participants for this week’s events. Show them so love and give them a big thank you for chipping in on such great prizes. Then keep scrolling for the recipe for my Microwave Pistachio Brittle.
Participants for Christmas Week:
- Cravings of a Lunatic
- Desserts Required
- Poet in the Pantry
- The Redhead Baker
- Pineapple and Coconut
- All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
- Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Cooking on the Front Burner
- The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Crumb: A Food Blog
- The Bitter Side of Sweet
- Amee’s Savory Dish
- Comfortably Domestic
- Food Done Light
- Farm Fresh Feasts
- Flour On My Face
- Mother Would Know
- Food Lust People Love
- My Catholic Kitchen
- Daily Appetite
- Try Anything Once Culinary
- That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Savory Experiments
- Cooking In Stilettos
- Food Babbles
- Mind Over Batter
- Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
- Lauren Kelly Nutrition
- Big Bear’s Wife
- Everyday Southwest
- From Gate to Plate
- Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Savoring Italy
- Dixie Chik Cooks
- The Tomato Tart
- Aloha Flavor
- CopyKat Recipes
Thanks to all our participants for joining Christmas Week and being SO awesome! Now let’s take a peek at what everyone has cooked up for the event. It’s sweet treats all week long. I hope you’re as excited as we are! Take a minute to peruse all the fantastic recipes below. You can find the recipe for the Microwave Pistachio Brittle below the list of recipes!!
Recipes from Day 1 of Christmas Week! Please visit all our talented participants:
- Pistachio Brittle from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Coconut Lemon Raspberry Bundt Cake from Desserts Required
- Peppermint Bark from Poet in the Pantry
- Eggnog Pound Cake from The Redhead Baker
- Quince, Cranberry and Persimmon Crisps from Pineapple and Coconut
- Chocolate Fruit ‘n Nut Bites from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
- Fancy Chocolate Covered Marshallows from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Marzipan Fruits from The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Eggnog Truffles from Crumb: A Food Blog
- Peppermint Fudge from The Bitter Side of Sweet
- Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes from Amee’s Savory Dish
- Gingerbread Cake with Orange Cream Glaze from Comfortably Domestic
- Christmas Sweets and Treats from Food Done Light
- Spiked Hot Cocoa Gift Mix from Farm Fresh Feasts
- Chanukah Olive Oil Cookies from Mother Would Know
- Coconut Pralines from Food Lust People Love
- Blueberry Overnight Sweet Rolls from My Catholic Kitchen
- Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies from Daily Appetite
- Chocolate Dipped Gingersnaps from Try Anything Once Culinary
- Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Dark Chocolate Almond Cheesecake Cups from Savory Experiments
- Bourbon Soaked Eggnog Cake from Cooking In Stilettos
- Ginger Snap Cocktail from Food Babbles
- Coquito Cinnamon Roll Bundt from Mind Over Batter
- No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
- Easy White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge from Big Bear’s Wife
- Easy Cream Cheese Cookies from Everyday Southwest
- Gingerbread Cookie Bars from From Gate to Plate
- Molasses Ginger Cookies from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Apricot Spice Biscotti from Savoring Italy
- Caramel Bacon Bark from Dixie Chik Cooks
- Gluten Free Chocolate Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies from The Tomato Tart
- Easy Macadamia Cashew Brittle from Aloha Flavor
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cup of shelled pistachios
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Optional: 1 to 2 teaspoons of demarara sugar I like Wholesome Sweeteners Brand and also Florida Crystals Brand
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CAUTION: Be super careful not to touch the liquid during the cooking process! Do NOT lick the spoon. It's wicked hot and can burn you. I know it's tempting but don't do it!! Seriously! Use common sense, people!
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Place a rimmed cookie sheetor an 11 x 7 pan baking pan.
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In a large glass measuring cup, or microwave safe container, combine sugar and corn syrup. Stir with a spoon.
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Place the measuring cup in the microwave and cook for 4 minutes. The mixture is going to get extremely hot so don't touch the mixture by accident, or on purpose. Use your noggins, peeps.
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Remove the measuring cup from the microwave and add the shelled pistachios to the measuring cup and microwave on high heat for 3 minutes. Do NOT touch the mixture, it's flipping hot!
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Remove the measuring cup from the microwave and add butter and vanilla, it may bubble up, it's okay, just stir until well combined. Place back in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute. Again, do not touch it, this stuff is piping hot.
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Add the baking soda to the measuring cup and mix for about 20 to 30 seconds while the foaming slows down. Once it's all settled you can pour it onto an ungreased cookie sheet, or large pan. Smooth out with a scraper or the back of a spoon. I spray the back of a spoon with non-stick spray then smooth mine out that way. If desired you can toss some demerara sugar over top of the surface. Allow the candy to cool completely.
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Cut with a knife or use a toffee hammer to break the peanut brittle into pieces. You can eat it right away or store it in airtight container.
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Serve with a big old candy loving smile!
Recipe adapted slightly from Patsy Catsos Peanut Brittle
So we all chipped in the funds to host an amazing Amazon Gift Card Giveaway. We’re giving away 3 Prizes. 1st Prize is a $500 Amazon Gift Card for 1 lucky winner. 2nd Prize is a $250 Amazon Gift Card for 1 lucky winner. And 3rd Prize is a $50 Amazon Gift Card for 1 lucky winner. Giveaway will run from December 7, 2015 to December 26, 2015.
Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada. All prizes will be paid via Amazon.com so there are no issues with exchanges rates. Winner must be 18 years of age. Winner will be notified via email. Winner has 72 hours to respond before a new winner is drawn. Winner will be asked a skill testing question.
Keep tuning in all week for more great Christmas Week Recipes!
Toodles! xx
Colleen Boudreau says
Cookies!
Kelli says
I like making fudge – so many variations!
Margot C says
I like to make cut-out sugar cookies in the 1950s style with decorations and colored sugar on top.
elisabeth says
My favorite sweet treats to make during the holidays area mix of brownies and cookies!
Liz says
This is the week I need to visit you!!!I know your counters are covered with all sorts os fabulous #ChristmasWeek sweets. I love love that you made pistachio brittle!!! YUM!
DeAnna Keller says
I like to make Peanut Butter Buckeyes!
Gina M (Wild Orchid) says
I love making pumpkin cheesecake!
Entered the Rafflecopter as “Wild Orchid”
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com
Tricia says
Every year I make chocolate espresso snowcaps for our family cookie swap and then my go-to holiday party dessert is a pumpkin gingerbread trifle!
Chrissie M says
Gingerbread cookies and peanut butter fudge.
Rafeeda @ The Big Sweet Tooth says
I am already printing this and making this at home today!
heather hayes panjon says
My favorite sweet treat for the holidays is peppermint bark.
Marye says
This looks wonderful! I love pistachios!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I LOVE making cookies but my God, does this brittle ever look delicious!! I wish I had some right now! Good thing it takes little to no effort 🙂
heather @french press says
we LOVE to bake and gift cinnamon rolls to our neighbors! but I could seriously get into making this brittle too 🙂
Ginny McMeans says
I know what I’m going to be doing today. Planning my treats for Christmas.
Angie says
My favorite part of the holidays is gingerbread! This recipe looks so good too. I can’t wait to make it!
Karyn says
Toffee in the microwave? Why have I been making it on the stove top? This flavor combo sounds amazing!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
If it can be done in the microwave, it’s gonna be done 🙂 Love this recipe and the giveaway! I’m all entered 🙂
The Food Hunter says
Pistachio brittle is my favorite. I’ve never made it in the microwave.
[email protected] says
Love how easy you made this brittle in the microwave, that is awesome!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
I am with you, homemade candy i the best! I love to give it as a gift during the holidays. This one looks amazing!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker says
Pistachio brittle?!? That’s awesome! The most adventurous I’ve ever gotten with brittle is pecans, I usually stick with the usual peanut brittle. But I adore pistachios, so I must try this soon!
Susan | LunaCafe says
Gorgeous! I’ve never made brittle in the microwave. can’t wait to try it!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
We always make biscotti around the holidays! But this brittle looks so good – we might change up our annual tradition!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
PISTACHIOS!!! I can never seem to get my fill of pistachios! This pistachio brittle has my name written all over it! Must make!
Amy says
You had me with microwave and brittle.
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
My mind is slightly blown here. Ten minutes? Brittle from the microwave? YESSSSSSS! Seriously, this is happening on Christmas Eve this year.
Rose | The Clean Dish says
Pistachio Brittle sounds seriously tempting!! This would be a great food gift – and I loooove pistachios. This is going to happen in my kitchen very soon!! 🙂
Dionne Baldwin says
Your pistachio brittle turned out perfect. I never make brittle so this is a good excuse to buy some pistachios. Thanks for hosting and coordinating Christmas Week!
Tracy Spangler says
Kabocha Squash Fudge and White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies. Thank you for this Amazing giveaway & Merry Christmas!
Dana says
Fudge! We always made it the traditional way but this year I’m gonna try something new, there’s so many varieties.
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
What a fun giveaway! Your brittle looks scrumptious and made in the microwave, easy peasy…Love that! Your little hammer is a-dorable!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much Colleen. I have to find every excuse possible to pull out that toffee hammer. It cracks me up every time I use it. It’s just too cute for words.
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
Oh my gosh this sounds delicious, and that little hammer is a crack up! So cute. I love all your warnings about the hot mixture too. I could see myself trying to lick the spoon.
Kirsten says
Kim,
I too am smitten with that hammer. Your photos are just BEYOND when I see that hammer!
What I’m thinking about, because that’s where my mind goes these days, is that this would be an awesome treat for a Christmas outside of winter time. Perhaps, like, when the service member returns from a deployment or something. The idea that I could be making a Christmas treat without turning on the oven when it’s hot out really appeals.
Thanks for hosting ChristmasWeek–I love the opportunity to break out of of the Beet Routine and share some family recipes!
becky says
I love making sugar cookies and frosting them with my sisters
Missy says
Pistachio brittle is delicious! I love the microwave recipes because they are way easier. I always somehow burn the stovetop version despite being super careful.
Mandy Shannon says
Well since I’ve perfected (tooting my horn hahaha) sweet potato pie, it has quickly become my favorite holiday treat! But I still love making fudge, divinity, brittle, and cakes and pies galore ♡
Bobbi says
Oooohhhh come to Momma! I luvvvvvs me some pistachios!!! 🙂
Susanne says
My favourite holiday treat, Chocolate Toffee Shortbread bars!
Angela | Mind Over Batter says
Why can’t we live next door to each other?! I would be all over this pistachio brittle and your tiny hammer. Sigh… There has to be a middle ground state we can move to and share goodies.
Pam Sohan says
Pecan Crescent cookies. This brittle however looks like it just might take first place.
Sandra says
I can’t believe I have never, ever made brittle before! I’m going to have to add this to my “bucket list!” Yours is perfect! You can almost hear it “snap” from just looking at it.
Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
Like Sandra, I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve never made brittle yet. When I do, it’s definitely going to be pistachio – my favorite type of nuts. And I may just have to travel north to visit you so I can borrow your hammer for pic – so adorable!