Judy's Microwave Peanut Brittle

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw peanuts, pecans or cashews
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• pinch of salt
• 1 t butter
• 1 t vanilla
• 1 t baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

Method:

Stir first four ingredients together in an 8-cup measuring cup or very large microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave on high 3 to 4 minutes. Stir well. Microwave 4 more minutes.

Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave 1 minute more.

Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.

Spread mixture quickly on lightly greased cookie sheet. Cool for 1/2 hr.

Break into pieces.