Cookbook:Microwave Peanut Brittle

This is an easier version of Peanut Brittle that can be prepared in under 10 minutes using a microwave.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup white granulated sugar
 * ½ cup white corn syrup
 * 1 cup roasted peanuts
 * 1 teaspoon butter
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda

Procedure

 * 1) Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set aside.
 * 2) In 1½-quart casserole dish, stir together sugar and syrup. Microwave on high for 4 minutes.
 * 3) Stir in peanuts. Microwave on high for 3–5 minutes or until light brown.
 * 4) Add butter and vanilla, mixing well. Microwave at high 1–2 minutes more. The peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot.
 * 5) Add baking soda and stir gently until light and foamy.
 * 6) Pour mixture onto greased cookie sheet. Let cool ½–1 hour.
 * 7) When cool, break into small pieces and store in airtight container.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Take care not to overcook or under cook. Overcooking results in a burnt taste, and under cooking results in a taffy-like consistency that sticks to the teeth.
 * Microwave times will depend on the power of your individual microwave. It may take a few experiments before you determine what is the right cooking time.
 * If you start seeing part of the mixture turning brown, it is probably beginning to burn. Remove immediately.