Microwave Peanut Brittle - If you like peanut brittle, this is a great recipe. Also incredibly easy.
½ Cup light corn syrup
1 Cup granulated sugar
1 Cup dry roasted peanuts
½ Tsp. salt
1 Tsp. butter or margarine
1 Tsp. vanilla
1½ Tsp. baking soda
In a 2-quart microwave dish, combine corn syrup and sugar. Microwave on high 4 minutes.
Stir in peanuts and microwave on high 3-5 minutes, until light golden brown.
Stir in salt, butter and vanilla and microwave on high 1-2 minutes.
Stir in baking soda until mixture foams.
Quickly pour onto an oiled baking sheet.
Cool and break into pieces.
Store in airtight container.
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