Peanut Brittle(Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. hot water
2 c. blanched, unsalted peanuts
1 tsp. soda
1 c. corn syrup
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Blend sugar, corn syrup, hot water and butter in 2-qt. bowl. Microwave 12-14 minutes, stirring once or twice during last half of cooking to 250\u00b0.
Add peanuts and microwave 3-1/2 - 4 minutes until 300\u00b0.
Add vanilla and soda; blend well.
Pour onto buttered cookie sheet or buttered foil.
Working quickly, partially cool by lifting edges with spatula and pulling mixture thin.
Cool and break into pieces.
Makes 2 lbs.