Microwave "Pecan" Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light Karo syrup
1 heaping c. pecan halves
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Mix together in a 1 1/2-quart casserole the sugar and Karo syrup.
Microwave on High 4 minutes.
Add and stir well the pecan halves.
Microwave on High for 4 to 5 minutes (depending on microwave.
I have 600 watt and use 4 minutes 30 seconds).
Add baking soda and stir gently until light and foamy.
Turn quickly onto very lightly greased cookie sheet or ungreased if Teflon coated.
Cool 20 to 30 minutes.
Break into pieces and store in airtight container.