Microwave Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. raw shelled peanuts
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. margarine
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. granulated sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt in a 1 1/2-quart glass casserole dish.
Cook 4 minutes on High.
Stop.
Stir well. Return to oven and microwave on High 4 minutes more.
Stop.
Stir in margarine.
Microwave 2 minutes longer on High.
Stir in vanilla.
Add baking soda.
Quickly stir until light and foamy. Immediately pour out onto a lightly greased baking sheet or dish. Spread to about 1/4-inch thickness.
When cool, break into pieces. Store in airtight container.
Makes about 1 pound.