Microwave Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. white corn syrup
1 c. roasted and salted peanuts
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Stir sugar and corn syrup together in 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
Microwave on High for 4 minutes.
Add peanuts.
Stir. Microwave on High for 3 to 5 minutes, until light brown.
Add butter and vanilla.
Blend well.
Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes.
Add baking soda.
Stir until light and foamy.
Spread on buttered cookie sheet.
Work fast because it hardens quickly.
If you wish, you can substitute 7 ounces almonds and 1 teaspoon almond extract (for vanilla) or 1 cup pecans or 7 ounces cashews.