Make the traditional peanut brittle much easier this year by making it in the microwave. It's so good, you will want to make extra batches, for yourself as well as for gifts.
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
dash salt
1 -1 1/2 c. shelled raw peanuts
1 T. butter or margarine
1 1/2 t. baking soda
1 t. vanilla
Spray a baking sheet generously.
Combine sugar, corn syrup and salt in a 3 quart microwave bowl. In a microwave-safe glass bowl, stir in peanuts and microwave on high until light brown, for about 9 to 10 minutes. Stir twice while cooking. Mixture will be extremely hot, so be careful.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Mixture should be light and foamy. Quickly spread as thin as possible on greased baking sheet. Let cool and break into pieces.
Makes about 1 pound of peanut brittle.