Peanut Brittle

Peanut Brittle

In 1 1/2 quart Pyrex bowl, place: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup raw peanuts, 1/2 cup corn syrup (light or dark), and a dash of salt. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir to thoroughly mix. Uncover and microwave 4 more minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.
Stir in: 1 Tbs. margarine, 1 tsp. vanilla. Microwave uncovered, 1 minute; stir. Then continue to microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 more minutes, checking and stirring every 30 seconds. Candy should reach hard crack stage (300o).
Remove from microwave and quickly stir in 1 tsp. baking soda. Quickly pour onto well greased cookie sheet. Cool slightly then stretch until thin.