Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 c. sugar
dash of salt
1 c. raw Spanish peanuts, shelled
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

In a 1-quart microproof bowl, mix corn syrup, sugar, salt and peanuts.
Microwave on High for 7 to 8 minutes.
Stir in vanilla and butter, continue on High for 2 or 3 minutes.
Mixture should be slightly browned.
Add baking soda and stir quickly.
Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet, let cool.
Break into pieces.
Makes 1 pound.
(Double cook 10 minutes.
Add butter and vanilla.
Cook 7 minutes, then add rest.)