Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/4 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. shelled roasted peanuts
2 Tbsp. oleo
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Butter large cookie sheet generously.
In glass measure, place sugar.
Add corn syrup, water and salt; stir until well blended. With candy thermometer in place, microwave mixture on High power (100%) for 12 to 15 minutes, without stirring, until temperature reaches 300\u00b0 (hard crack stage), just until caramel begins to turn light golden.
Watch closely; mixture burns easily.
To mixture, add peanuts, oleo and soda; stir well until peanuts are evenly coated.
Pour immediately onto prepared cookie sheet.
Spread to a 14 x 12-inch rectangle.
Let cool until firm.
With hand, break cold brittle into small pieces.
Store in airtight container.