Microwave Peanut Brittle

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar � cup white corn syrup 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts 1 tsp butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

1. 1

   In a 1� quart casserole or an eight cup Pyrex measuring cup, stir together sugar and white corn syrup until well blended.

2. 2

   Microwave on high for 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in peanuts.

4. 4

   Microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes, until light brown.

5. 5

   Add butter and vanilla to syrup, blending well.

6. 6

   Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes more.

7. 7

   Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup ver y hot.

8. 8

   Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.

9. 9

   Pour mixture onto lightly buttered cookie sheet.

10. 10

    Let cool one-half to one hour.

11. 11

    W hen cool, break into small pieces and store in airtight container.

12. 12

    Makes about 1 pound.