Peanut Brittle

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   Place sugar, corn syrup, water, salt and peanuts in a 2 quart

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   microproof bowl or casserole. Cook on HIGH (max. power) for five

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   minutes, then stir. Cook on HIGH 13 to 15 minutes, or until syrup

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   separates ilnto threads. This is the hard-crack stage or 300 degrees

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   on a candy thermometer. Check temperature several times during the

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   last few minutses. (do not leave thermometer in oven when cooking)

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   Stir in butter, baking soda and vanilla just until light and bubbly.

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   Pour onto a greased cookie sheet. Spread. Cool and break into pieces.

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   Note: you can use dark or light corn syrup. Obviously, the color of

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    your peanut brittle will differ but both are delicious.

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    Personal Note: Our microwave is a Sears 600 watt (I think) and we cook

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    for 14 minutes and it comes out great. If your not sure, check with

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    a candy thermometer the first time and then just use that elapsed time on

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    future batches.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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