Microwave Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In a 1 1/2-quart pot, stir sugar and syrup well and cook on High in microwave oven for 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
2. 2
   Stir in nuts and cook on High 5 minutes until light brown.
3. 3
   Add butter and vanilla and blend well.
4. 4
   Cook on High for 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add baking soda until foamy; stir well.
6. 6
   Pour quickly onto buttered cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Smooth mixture into a thin layer.
8. 8
   Be careful, peanut brittle is very hot and sticky.
9. 9
   Cool 1 hour.
10. 10
    Lift brittle onto bread board; break into pieces.
11. 11
    Store in airtight container. Makes 1 pound.