Easy peanut brittle

Servings: 1.5 lbs

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 172 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda

Preparation:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with non stick spray. In a 2 quart glass bowl, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir in the peanuts and microwave for another 3 and a half minutes. Stir in butter and vanilla and microwave for another minute and a half. Stir in the baking soda and mix well. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out in a thin layer. Let it cool completely then break into pieces before serving.

Irene Milito