Pecan Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. white Karo syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine pecans, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
Microwave on High for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring well after 4 minutes.
Add butter and vanilla to syrup, blending well.
Microwave for 1 or 2 more minutes.
Pecans should be lightly browned and syrup very hot.
Add soda and gently stir until light and foamy. Pour mixture onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Let cool for 1/2 to 1 hour.
When cool, break into small pieces and store in airtight container.
Peanuts also work well in this recipe.