Peanut Brittle

Peanut Brittle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions
 

  • In 1 ½ quart casserole, combine sugar and syrup. Microwave at high for 3 minutes.
  • Add peanuts. Microwave at high 4-5 minutes, until mixture is light brown, stirring every 2 minutes.
  • Add butter and vanilla; stir well. Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.
  • Pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Let cool 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • When cool, break into small pieces. (may substitute almonds or cashews for the peanuts).

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