1 c. salted peanuts
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

In a microwave safe bowl, stir together peanuts, sugar and corn syrup. Microwave 4 minutes on high, stir, and microwave an additional 3 minutes. Add butter and vanilla to syrup mixture mixing well. Return to microwave and cook about 1 1/2 minutes until peanuts are light brown and the syrup is very hot. Add baking soda and stir until light and foamy. Pour onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, cool and break into pieces. Other nuts may be substituted for the peanuts.