Peanut Brittle(Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1 c. water
2 c. shelled unroasted peanuts
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in 2-quart bowl. Microwave 30 to 35 minutes on High or until a small amount dropped in very cold water forms a soft ball (240\u00b0).
Stir in peanuts and salt.
Microwave 9 to 12 minutes on High, or until a small amount dropped in very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads (290\u00b0).
Immediately stir in butter and soda.
Mix well.
Spread evenly and thinly on large buttered cookie sheet.
Cool, lifting occasionally with spatula to prevent sticking.
Break into pieces when cool.
Makes 1 1/2 pounds.