Microwave Peanut- Brittle 3

Place sugar, corn syrup, water, salt and peanuts in 2 quart microproof bowl orcasserole.

Cook on High (maximum power) for 5 minutes, then stir.

Cook on High (maximum power) for 13 to 15 minutes or until syrup separates intothreads.

This is the hard-crack stage or 300 degrees on a candy thermometer.

Check temperature with thermometer several times during the last few minutes.

(Do not leave thermometer in oven while cooking. )

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

Pour onto buttered cookie sheet.

Spread.

Cool and break into pieces.

Makes 1 1/4 pounds.

Note: You may use either light or dark corn syrup.

The color of the peanut brittle will differ, but both are delicious.