Microwave Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. fresh peanuts
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
pinch of salt
1 tsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt in 1 1/2-quart glass casserole.
Microwave on High for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring well after 4 minutes.
Add butter and vanilla to syrup, blending well.
Microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot.
Add soda; stir gently until light and foamy.
Pour mixture onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Let cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Break into small pieces.
Store in airtight container.
Roasted, salted peanuts may be used, but omit salt and add peanuts after first 4 minutes of cooking.