Microwave Peanut Brittle

• 1 1/2 c skinned raw peanuts
• 1 c sugar
• 2/3 c light corn syrup
• Few grains of salt
• 1 T lightly salted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking soda

1. Mix peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a glass mixing bowl. Cook 7 to 9 minutes on High; mixture should be bubbling and peanuts browned.
2. Quickly stir in butter and vanilla; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.
3. Add baking soda and stir quickly, just until mixture is foamy.
4. Pour immediately onto a greased baking sheet.
5. Let cool 15 minutes or longer.
6. Break up peanut brittle and store in an airtight container.
7. Makes 1 pound and 3 ounces.
8. Salted roasted Spanish peanuts may also be used.
9. Put them in a dish towel, gather up corners and rub peanuts in towel to loosen skins.
10. Pick out nuts (a few bits of skin won't spoil the look).
11. Add with vanilla and butter.

peanuts, sugar, light corn syrup, salt, t, vanilla, baking soda

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=78103 (may not work)