This is response from Phyllis C/KY for an easy peanut brittle in the October 6
newsletter.
THANK YOU Nancy for your continued hard work and allowing us to share in your
life.
Barbara / Michigan
Microwave Peanut Brittle
1 cup white sugar
? cup white corn syrup (Karo)
1? cups roasted salted peanuts (or any roasted nut, really good with cashews)
1 teaspoon butter (not margarine)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
In a 1 ?-quart microwave safe bowl, stir together sugar and corn syrup.
Microwave on HIGH for three (3) minutes. Stir in peanuts. Microwave on HIGH for
three (3) to five (5) minutes or until golden brown. NOTE: In my microwave I
only do it for four (4) minutes.
Add butter and vanilla, blend well. Microwave on HIGH one (1) to two (2) minutes
more. NOTE: In my microwave I only do it for ninety (90) seconds. Remove from
the microwave and add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.
Pour onto a lightly greased foil lined cookie sheet. Let cool, then break into
pieces. Store in an airtight container. Makes about one pound.
Barbara / Michigan
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