Pecan Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 stick butter
1/2 c. dark or light Karo syrup
1 c. sugar
2 c. nuts, chopped
1 (1-inch) sq. paraffin
2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Mix first 3 ingredients (do not stir); cook on High for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes according to your microwave temperature.
Remove from microwave.
Add paraffin; stir until melted.
Add nuts; return to microwave for 5 minutes.
Remove from microwave and add baking soda; stir well.
Pour into a pan sprayed with Pam and spread out immediately.