Microwave Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. Spanish peanuts (canned)
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine peanuts, sugar and corn syrup in 1 1/2-quart casserole dish; microwave on High for 4 minutes.
Add butter and vanilla; blend well.
Microwave again for 4 more minutes.
Stir and microwave an additional 2 minutes.
Peanuts should be light brown in color and syrup very hot.
Slowly add baking soda; stir gently until light and foamy.
Pour entire mixture into a lightly greased pizza pan.
Let cool for 30 minutes and serve.