Microwave Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. corn syrup
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raw Spanish peanuts
1 Tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine sugar, peanuts, corn syrup and molasses in 2-quart microwave-proof mixing bowl.
Microwave at High 4 minutes.
Stir. Microwave at High an additional 4 minutes.
Add butter and vanilla.
Mix well.
Microwave 1 minute longer and remove from oven.
Add baking soda.
Stir until well mixed.
Spread on aluminum foil covered cookie sheet to cool.
Break in pieces when firm.
Makes about 1 pound.