Microwave Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. unsalted dry roasted peanuts
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine sugar, corn syrup and salt in 8 cup glass measure or bowl.
Microwave on High for 5 minutes.
Stir in peanuts. Microwave 2 to 6 minutes or until syrup and peanuts are light brown, stirring every 2 minutes.
Add butter, vanilla and then baking soda.
Stir until light and foamy.
Working quickly, spread 1/4 inch thick on buttered cookie sheet.
Let stand until cool, 40 to 60 minutes.
Break into pieces.
Store in airtight container in a cool place.