Microwave Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Lightly butter a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch baking sheet with raised sides; set aside.
In a 2-quart bowl, combine sugar and syrup. Cook on High for 6 to 8 minutes or until syrup turns a light brown color.
Stir in peanuts, butter or margarine and vanilla until blended.
Cook on High for 1 minute.
Place bowl on hot pad. Syrup will be very hot.
Gently stir in baking soda until mixture is light and foamy.
Pour evenly onto prepared baking sheet; let cool 30 to 60 minutes.
When cool, break into small pieces.
Store in airtight container.
Makes about 1 pound