Peanut Brittle

By mmcspencer

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

In a glass bowl, stir sugar, syrup, peanuts, and salt, mixing well. Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Carefully swirl the butter and vanilla into the mixture. Do not stir. Microwave another 30 seconds. Add baking soda and gently stir the mixture until it's light and foamy. Pour it onto a lightly buttered cookie sheet. Let the brittle cool, then break into small pieces. Makes 2 pounds.