Microwave Peanut Brittle

Ingredients
Directions
1 cup sugar --In 1.5 quart casserole, stir together sugar and syrup. Microwave at high for 4 minutes.
--Stir in peanuts. Microwave at high for 3-5 minutes, until light brown.
--Add butter and vanilla to syrup-stir. Microwave high for 1-2 minutes.
--Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy. Pour mixture into lightly greased cookie sheet. Cool 30 minutes to 1 hour. When cool, break into small pieces and store in airtight container.
Yield: approx. 1 pound.
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1 cup roasted, salted, or raw peanuts. (if using raw, add 1/8 tsp. salt.)
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda