Microwave Oven Peanut Brittle
    
 
 
1 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts
 
1 cup white sugar
 
1/2 cup light corn syrup
 
1 pinch salt (optional)
 
1 tablespoon butter
 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
   
 
1 teaspoon baking soda    
         
         
      
  • Grease a baking sheet, and set aside.
  • In a glass bowl, combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt.
  • Cook in microwave for 6 to 7 minutes on high (On 700 Watt--adjust for your microwave as necessary); mixture should be bubbly and peanuts browned.
  • Stir in butter and vanilla; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Quickly stir in baking soda, just until mixture is foamy.
  • Pour immediately onto greased baking sheet.
  • Let cool 15 minutes, or until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.
Yield: 16 servings