Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME:  MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1 cup raw peanuts
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In a large glass greased bowl, stir together the sugar, syrup, raw peanuts, and salt mixing well.  Microwave on high for 6-9 minutes (I cook for 7.15) until light brown.  Add butter and vanilla and stir well.  Cook 2 minutes more on high.  Peanuts will be light brown and syrup will be very hot.  Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.  Pour quickly onto lightly buttered cookie sheet and let cool 1/2 to 1 hour.  When cool, break into small pieces.

MY TIP:
Submerge glass bowl in hot water and start the recipe with a warm bowl.  After the first batch, adjust the cooking time if necessary.  Use wooden cooking spoon.

MY NAME:  Fran Hutcherson