Microwave Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. white corn syrup
1 c. roasted, salted peanuts
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

In 1/2-quart container, stir together 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup white corn syrup.
Microwave on High for 4 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts*; peanuts should be mixed in well. Microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes more.
Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot.
Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.
Quickly pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet or unbuttered nonstick coated cookie sheet. Let cool 1/2 to 1 hour.
When cool, break into small pieces and store in airtight container.