Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. white corn syrup
1 c. roasted, salted peanuts
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

In 1 1/2-quart casserole dish, mix sugar and corn syrup well and microwave at High for 3 minutes, then add roasted salted peanuts.
Microwave again for 3 or 4 minutes, until light brown. Add butter and vanilla; mix well and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot.
Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.
Pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Let cool 1/2 to 1 hour.
When done, break into small pieces and store in a tight container.