ALMOND OR PEANUT BRITTLE 
1 1/2 c. raw nuts, do not use roasted nuts
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Mix sugar, nuts, syrup and salt in a 1/2 quart microwave dish. Cook on high 4 minutes. Remove and stir. Return to oven and cook on high 4 minutes. Remove, stir in butter and vanilla. Return to oven and cook on high 2 minutes. Remove from oven. Add soda and stir until mixture is smooth and a medium brown color. Immediately pour onto a lightly greased baking sheet. When cool break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container. Makes 1 pound.

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

 

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