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Peanut Brittle
(Microwave)

1 ½ cups raw shelled Virginia-type peanuts, skins on
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

In a 1-½ quart casserole, stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup, and salt. Cook 8 minutes on high in microwave oven, stirring well after 4 minutes. Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave 2 minutes longer on high. Add baking soda and quickly stir until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto lightly greased baking sheet; spread out very thin. When cool, break into small pieces. Store in airtight container

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