10 Minute Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1 to 1 1/2 c. raw peanuts
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

In 2-quart casserole (I use 2-quart measuring cup), mix the sugar, syrup and salt.
Microwave on High for 5 minutes.
Stir in peanuts.
Microwave on High for 2 to 6 minutes or until syrup and peanuts are lightly browned, stirring after every 2 minutes of cooking time.
Stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda until light and foamy.
Spread to 1/4-inch thickness on a large well-buttered cookie sheet.
When cool, break into small pieces.