9 - Minute Microwavable Peanut Brittle

Yield: Makes about 10 servings (1 pound of brittle)

Recipe via: Sharon Gibb via Callee Tolley / Mel's Kitchen Cafe

·         1 cup granulated sugar

·         1/2 cup light corn syrup

·         1 1/3 cups dry roasted or salted peanuts

·         1 tablespoon butter

·         1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·         1 teaspoon baking soda

 

1.   Butter a large baking sheet and set aside.

 

2.   In a large microwave-safe 8 cup measuring cup bowl, combine the sugar and corn syrup and microwave on high for 4 minutes until  light golden brown. Do not overcook.

 

3.   Stir. Stir in the peanuts Microwave for another 4 minutes. Stir in the butter and vanilla until the butter is completely melted. Microwave for 1 more minute. Stir in the baking soda immediately. The mixture will become very foamy and thick as you stir.

 

4.   Carefully spread the mixture onto the greased heated baking sheet. Set on a cooling rack.

 
  5.Cool completely. Break into pieces. The brittle can be made ahead and stored covered, at room temperature, for three days