Easy Peanut Brittle Name: patti osteen Base: reitred Recipe: Easy Peanut Brittle ---------------------------------------------- 1-cup of granulated sugar, 1/2-cup of light corn syrup, 1-1/2-cup of raw (skin on) peanuts, 1/8-teaspoon of salt, 1-teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1-teaspoon of butter, 1-teaspoon of baking soda, ---------------------------------------------- May need help from someone in pouring and spreading. It will be extremely hot. ------------------------Microwave oven vary so this may be adjusted. Peanut will burn if over cooked. ------------------------- Combine sugar, light corn syrup, peanuts and salt in a microwave-safe dish and stir to mix. Place in the microwave and heat on high for 8 minutes, stirring well halfway through. While the mixture is cooking, cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and lightly greasewith nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Next, stir in the vanilla and butter, and microwave for another 2 minutes on high. (Cooking times might vary, depending on different microwave wattages.) Now, add the baking soda and immediately stir until the mixture becomes foamy and light. Do not overmix. Quickly pour onto the prepared baking sheet and, using a metal spreading knife (plastic will melt!), spread the mixture evenly until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Let this cool completely before handling. After cooling, break the peanut brittle into pieces and store in an airtight container. This recipe yields about 1 pound of peanut brittle.