1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 1/2 c. raw peanuts or 1 c. roasted peanuts
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Combine sugar, syrup, peanuts and salt in 3-quart casserole. Mix well. Microwave on high for 7 1/2 to 9 1/2 minutes or until light brown. Add butter and vanilla, mixing well. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until mixture reaches hard crack stage (300 degrees). Stir in soda. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet, spreading thinly. Let cool. Break into pieces. Yields: 1 pound.