PEANUT BRITTLE - MICROWAVE 
1 c. peanuts
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. white corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes. Candy thermometer should reach hard crack stage, 300 degrees, or test in cold water for hard crack stage. Have ready 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add to mixture at hard crack stage. Cook 2 minutes and add 1 teaspoon baking soda and mix well. Pour out immediately onto large buttered surface and spread out while still hot.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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