Microwave Peanut Brittle

Name: Microwave Peanut Brittle
Ingredients: 1 c. raw peanuts; 1 c. sugar; 1/2 c. light corn syrup; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. butter or margarine; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. baking soda

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Ingredients

1 c. raw peanuts
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Directions

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Stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt in 1 1/2-quart casserole. Microwave on HIGH for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring well after 3 minutes. Add butter and vanilla to syrup, blending well. Microwave on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes more. Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very HOT. Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy. Pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet; let cool 30 minutes to 1 hour. When cool, break into small pieces and store in airtight container.