Microwave Peanut Brittle #1 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a 1 1/2-quart casserole, stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt.
Cook 8 minutes on High (stirring well after 4 minutes).
Stir in butter and vanilla.
Cook 2 minutes longer on High.
Remove from oven and quickly stir in soda until light and foamy.
Immediately pour onto a lightly greased baking sheet; spread out thinly.
When cool, break into small pieces.
Store in an airtight container.
Yields 1 pound.