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Microwave Oven Peanut Brittle

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 pinch salt (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda


Directions:

1st Step:
Grease a baking sheet, and set aside.

2nd Step:
In a glass bowl, combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt.

3rd Step:
Cook in microwave for 6 to 7 minutes on High (700 W); mixture should be bubbly and peanuts browned.

4th Step:
Stir in butter and vanilla; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.

5th Step:
Quickly stir in baking soda, just until mixture is foamy. Pour immediately onto greased baking sheet.

*Let cool 15 minutes, or until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.

From: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Microwave-Oven-Peanut-Brittle/Detail.aspx