Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together sugar and corn syrup in a 2-quart bowl. Microwave for 4 minutes on High.
2. 2
   Add peanuts; stir well. Microwave for 4 minutes on High.
3. 3
   Add butter and vanilla; stir well.
4. 4
   Microwave for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on High. Watch carefully.
5. 5
   Add baking soda and stir until light and foamy. Pour at once onto buttered cookie sheet; spread as thin as possible.
6. 6
   Cool 30 to 60 minutes and break into pieces.