Microwave Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. light corn syrup (white)
1 c. sugar
1 c. roasted peanuts, pecans, cashews or almonds (raw will work fine)
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Combine corn syrup and sugar in a 1 1/2-quart round baking dish.
Stir well until evenly blended.
Microwave on High for four minutes.
Stir in nuts and microwave on High three to five minutes until light brown.
Stir in butter and vanilla, blending well. Microwave on High one to two minutes.
Add soda and stir gently just until light and foamy.
Quickly pour onto lightly greased baking dish.
Cool.
Break into small pieces and store in airtight container.
Makes about 1 pound.