Microwave Peanut Brittle

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Microwave Peanut Brittle

 

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup peanuts (shelled)

1/2 cup white corn syrup

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

 

Directions: Lightly grease a cookie sheet. In a 1/1/2-quart-baking dish,

combine the granulated sugar, peanuts, syrup and salt.

 

Microwave the mixture on high power for 6 to 9 minutes or until brown,

stirring well every 4 minutes. Add the butter or margarine and vanilla

extract. Mix well. Microwave on high power for 1 to 3 minutes or until

the mixture reaches the hard crack stage (300 degrees) when tested.

 

Peanuts will be light brown and syrup will be very hot. Add the baking

soda and gently stir until light and foamy. Pour the mixture onto the

prepared cookie sheet. Let it cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour. When cool,

break the peanut brittle into small pieces and store in an airtight

container. Makes 1 pound.