Peanut Brittle(Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. butter
1 c. roasted, salted peanuts *
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

In 2-quart glass batter bowl, blend sugar and syrup.
Microwave on High for 6 to 8 minutes or until syrup turns a light brown color.
Stir in butter, peanuts and vanilla, mixing well. Microwave (High) 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
Place bowl on a cloth hot pad as it will be very hot.
Gently stir in baking soda until light and foamy.
Pour onto buttered cookie sheet.
Working quickly, cool partially by lifting edges with spatula so mixture won't stick. When firm but still warm, turn over.
Pull mixture thin.
When cool, break into small pieces.
Makes 1 pound.