Monday, April 28, 2008

Peanut Brittle

1 C sugar
1/2 C corn syrup
1 C salted peanuts
1 t butter
1 t vanilla
1 t baking soda

In a large measuring cup or glass bowl, stir together sugar and corn syrup. Cook in microwave on high for 4 min (could be longer or shorter depending on your microwave. Do not burn) Stir in peanuts and cook on high for another 4 min. Add butter for vanilla. Cook on high for 1 min more. Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy. Pour mixture only lightly greased cookie sheet. Let cool for 1/2 hour, then break into pieces. Do not use candy thermometer.

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