MUNCHING PEANUT BRITTLE

By

Iris Riggs Tolley

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup white corn syrup
  • 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

In 1 1/2 quart casserole stir together sugar and syrup. Microwave at HIGH 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts. Microwave at HIGH 4 minutes, until light brown. Add butter and vanilla to syrup, blending well. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes more. Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup, very hot. Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.
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Pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet, or unbuttered non-stick coated cookie sheet. Let cool 1/2 to 1 hour. When cool, break into small pieces and store in airtight container.
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NOTE: If raw peanuts are used add, before microwaving, to the sugar-syrup mixture, along with 1/8 teaspoon salt.