Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together the peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt in 8-cup measure.
2. 2
   Place in microwave and cook on High 7 to 8 minutes, stirring well, after 4 minutes.
3. 3
   (Wooden spoon can be left in bowl.)
4. 4
   Add butter and vanilla to syrup, blending well.
5. 5
   Return to microwave and cook 1 minute more.
6. 6
   Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot.
7. 7
   Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.
8. 8
   Pour and spread mixture quickly onto lightly greased (flexible) cookie sheet; let cool 1/2 hour.