Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In 1 1/2-quart glass casserole, stir together sugar and syrup. Microwave at High 4 minutes.
2. 2
   Stir in 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts.
3. 3
   Microwave at High 3 to 5 minutes until light brown.
4. 4
   Add butter and vanilla to syrup mixture, blending well.
5. 5
   Microwave at High 1 to 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Syrup will be very hot and sticky.
7. 7
   Stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda gently until light and foamy.
8. 8
   This does not take long!
9. 9
   Pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet quickly!
10. 10
    Spread mixture out some by tipping pan back and forth. Cool 30 to 60 minutes.
11. 11
    Break into pieces.