Microwave Peanut Brittle

(Make in a normal size microwave)

I found this recipe in the cookbook that came with my first microwave oven. So quick and easy to make!

Warning: Do not make during high humidity weather. This mixture is very hot! The making of this peanut brittle should be supervised by an adult.

1 cup white sugar

½ cup white corn syrup

Put together in 1-1/2 qt. casserole; stir well. Zap on high for 4 minutes.

Add:

1 cup roasted, salted peanuts

Stir in. Very hot! Zap for another 3-5 minutes (until light brown).

Add:

1 tsp. butter (no sub!)

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Add to peanut mixture; mix well. Very hot! Zap for another 1-2 minutes. Peanuts should be light brown.

Add:

1 tsp. baking soda

Gently stir into hot mixture—this will foam and turn light. Very hot! Quickly pour into a greased cookie sheet. Let cool on raised baking rack for about one hour. When completely cooled, break into small pieces. Store in airtight container.

Makes about 1 lb. of yummy brittle!