Microwave Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. white Karo syrup
1 c. roasted salted peanuts
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

In a 1 1/2-quart casserole, stir together sugar and syrup. Microwave on High 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts.
Microwave on High 4 minutes, until light brown. Add butter and vanilla; blend well. Microwave on High 1 1/2 minutes.
(Syrup will be very hot.)
Add baking soda. Stir until light and foamy.
Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Let cool 1/2 to 1 hour.
When cool, break into pieces and store in airtight container.
Makes 4 to 6 servings (about 1 pound).