Microwave Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Put sugar, corn syrup, water, salt and peanuts into a 2-quart microwave measuring cup.
2. 2
   Do not cover.
3. 3
   Cook on High for 5 minutes. Stir.
4. 4
   Cook on High for 13 to 15 minutes, until hard crack stage (300° on the candy thermometer).
5. 5
   Check temperature several times during the last few minutes.
6. 6
   Do not leave thermometer in microwave.
7. 7
   Stir in butter, soda and vanilla until light and bubbly.
8. 8
   Pour onto buttered cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Spread. Cool.
10. 10
    Break into pieces.