Microwave Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raw peanuts
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. white corn syrup (Karo)
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. butter or oleo
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt in Corning dish (1 1/2-quart casserole).
Place in microwave and cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring well after 4 minutes.
Add butter and vanilla to syrup, blending well.
Return to microwave and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot.
Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.
Pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet; let cool 1/2 to 1 hour.
When cool, break into small pieces and store in airtight container. Makes about 1 pound.