Microwave Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Grease cookie sheet and have ready near microwave.
In 2-quart bowl, mix sugar and syrup.
Microwave on High 4 minutes.
Add peanuts.
Mix well, carefully.
Microwave on High 4 minutes.
Add vanilla and butter; mix well.
Microwave 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
Add baking soda.
Stir until light and foamy.
Immediately pour onto prepared sheet and spread with buttered spatula.
This step must be done quickly or mixture may harden in bowl.
Cool 30 to 60 minutes. Break into pieces.
Makes 1/2 pound peanut brittle.