Microwave Munching Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raw peanuts
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. white corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Place in microwave and cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring well after 4 minutes.
Add margarine and vanilla; stir well. Return to oven and cook an additional 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 baking sheet.
Allow to cool 1/2 to 1 hour.