She Mixes Peanuts And Baking Soda In A Bowl. Minutes Later? I’m Never Baking Again!

Did you know you can bake chocolate chip cookies, peanut brittle and lemon bars in the microwave? Really! Long gone are the days when you'd have to spend hours cooking up a meal or delicious dessert.

Thanks to these genius cooking hacks, you can save time for the more important things in life, like family and friends, walking the dog, or even just sitting back and reading a good book. These are things that make life worth living, not slaving away in the kitchen!

Our pals at BuzzFeed whipped up a quick video featuring five easy microwave desserts that'll have your mouth watering. Perhaps the most intriguing recipe is the one for peanut brittle. Using a microwave, you can make old-fashioned peanut brittle just like the professionals!

Who would ever think making candy at home could be such fun — or so easy? I always forget to buy a candy thermometer whenever I'm out, so any dessert that doesn't require complicated measurements is right up my ally!

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