Microwave Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. white corn syrup
1 c. dry toasted salted peanuts
1 tsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

In 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl stir together sugar and syrup.
Microwave on High 4 minutes.
Stir in peanuts.
Microwave on High 4 minutes until light brown.
Add butter and vanilla, mixing well.
Microwave on High 2 minutes more.
Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot. Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.
Pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Cool 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Break into pieces and store in airtight container.
Makes about 1 pound.