Peanut Or Pecan Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. white syrup
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raw peanuts or pecans
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

In 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe dish, stir together syrup, sugar, raw peanuts or pecans and salt.
Microwave at High power for 4 minutes.
Stir and cook 4 minutes more.
Add butter and vanilla to syrup mixture, blending well.
Microwave on High for 1 minute.
Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy. Pour onto sheet of aluminum foil.
Let cool for 1 hour.
When cool, break into small pieces.