Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1/3 c. water
1 (16 oz.) pkg. salted peanuts
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. baking soda

Preparation

Grease 2 (15 1/2 x 12-inch) baking sheets.
Keep warm.
Put sugar, syrup and water in a 3-quart casserole.
Cook in microwave oven on Full Power for 8 to 10 minutes or until soft ball stage. Stir occasionally while cooking.
Stir in peanuts.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until hard ball stage.
Stir in butter and soda. Pour half of candy on each sheet, spreading to 1/4-inch thick. Cool.
Break into pieces.
Store in airtight container.