Peanut Brittle

1 cup sugar

½ cup white corn syrup

1 cup roasted, salted peanuts

1 tsp butter

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking soda

In 1 ½ quart casserole, stir together sugar and syrup. Microwave at High (10) for 4 minutes.

Stir in peanuts. Microwave at High for 3 to 5 minutes until light brown. [Usually 3 minutes.]

Add butter and vanilla to syrup, blending well. Microwave at High for 1 to 2 minutes. [Usually 1 minute.] Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot.

Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.

Pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet or unbuttered non-stick coated cookie sheet. Let cool ½ to 1 hour. When cool, break into small pieces and store in air-tight container.

Marilyn