Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raw or unsalted dry roasted peanuts*
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. white corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. margarine

Preparation

In 1 1/2-quart casserole, stir together the first 4 ingredients.
Microwave for 4 minutes on High.
Stir well.
(*If using dry roasted peanuts wait until now to add them.)
Microwave 4 more minutes on High.
Add margarine and vanilla.
Cook 1 minute more on High.
Add baking soda, quickly stir until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto lightly buttered baking sheet.
Spread thin. When cool, break into pieces.