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Microwave Peanut Brittle

Source of Recipe


The Seattle Times






List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 cups raw peanuts, skins on
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp butter
  
• 1 tsp vanilla
  
• 1 tsp baking soda
  






Instructions



1. In a 1-1/2-quart microwaveable container, stir together peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes; remove from oven and stir. Return to oven and microwave on HIGH for 4 more minutes.
   
   
2. Remove from oven; stir in butter and vanilla. Return to oven and microwave on HIGH for 2 more minutes.
   
   
3. Remove from oven; add baking soda and stir until smooth and a medium-brown color. Immediately pour onto a lightly greased baking sheet, marble slab, or foil-lined baking sheet. When cool, break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container.
   
   Makes about 1 pound.