EASY MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE 
1 c. raw shelled peanuts, skins on
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt in a 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe container. Cook 8 minutes on high in microwave oven, stirring well after 4 minutes. Stir in butter and vanilla.

Microwave 2 minutes longer on high. (Cooking time may vary with ovens.) Add baking soda and quickly stir until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto lightly greased baking sheet. Spread to 1/4 inch thickness. When cool break into pieces. Store in airtight container. Yields about 1 pound.

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

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Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle
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 Mary (Oklahoma) says:
I made this recipe with my grandfather more than forty years ago. It's easy and makes delicious candy you'll be proud to serve or give away. Raw peanuts matter! They have the perfect density when cooked with sugar & karo. I'm glad to have found this online! Thank you, cooks.com!

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