My Best "Brittle" - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. raw peanuts, cashews or chopped almonds
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. white Karo syrup
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine nuts, sugar and syrup and microwave on High for 7 to 9 minutes (depends on your oven).
Add butter and vanilla; cook for additional 1 1/2 minutes.
Add baking soda and mix well. Immediately pour and spread onto well-greased cookie sheet.
Let cool and break into pieces.