Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Put sugar, corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, salt and peanuts in 2-quart microwaveproof bowl or casserole.
2. 2
   Cook on High (maximum power) for 5 minutes; stir.
3. 3
   Cook on High for 13 to 15 minutes or until the syrup separates into threads.
4. 4
   This is the hard crack stage or 300° on a candy thermometer.
5. 5
   Check temperature with thermometer several times during the last few minutes.
6. 6
   (Do not leave thermometer in oven while cooking.)
7. 7
   Stir in butter, soda and vanilla just until light and bubbly.
8. 8
   Pour over buttered cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Spread.
10. 10
    Cool and break into pieces.