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Brittle: Dixie Peanut Brittle (Microwave)

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

1 1/2 cups raw shelled peanuts, skin on
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda


Recipe

In a 1 1/2-qt. casserole stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup, and salt. Cook 8 minutes on high in microwave oven, stirring well after 4 minutes. Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave 2 minutes longer on high. Add baking soda and quickly stir until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto lightly greased baking sheet; spread out very thin. When cool break into small pieces. Store in airtight container. Makes about 1 pound.