PEANUT BRITTLE RECIPE

As promised, the recipe for easy Peanut Brittle from

your microwave. I don't usually eat a lot of candy,

but I just couldn't stay away from this buttery stuff!

This recipe makes a small amount, so I have found

that if you want thicker brittle you should prepare

a smaller pan, maybe an 8" x 8". We made it on

regular cookie sheets and the pieces were thinner.

It's all a matter of personal preference.

This delicious treat makes excellent gifts--the

stores are filling with pretty tins, bags & boxes

for Christmas right now that are perfect for

filling with brittle and handing out to some

very lucky recipients!

PEANUT BRITTLE

1 1/2 cups peanuts (I used Spanish peanuts)

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup light corn syrup

Pinch of salt

1 Tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon baking soda

Coat a baking sheet or pan with a generous amount of cooking spray.

In a glass bowl combine the peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt. Stir.

Microwave this for 4 minutes, 45 seconds on high.

Carefully remove from the microwave and stir in butter and vanilla.

Microwave again for 1 minute and 45 seconds on high.

Carefully remove and stir in baking soda just until mixture is foamy.

Don't overstir at this point--you want it fluffy.

Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet or pan and spread just

a little to make a single layer. Don't mess with it too much--you don't

want to deflate the baking soda. Place in a cool spot to harden.

In about 20 minutes it will be cool and set. I used a very thin spatula

to reach under the brittle and pop it off the sheet. Break into pieces.

Enjoy!