Peanut Brittle Ingredients:           1 cup ………….Sugar  ½ cup………….Light Corn Syrup 1 cup ………….Roasted, unsalted, peanuts 2 tablespoons...Butter (1/4 of a stick) 1 teaspoon……Vanilla Essence 1 teaspoon…....Baking Soda Method:  Line a 10” x  15” jelly roll pan with foil Generously butter the foil or spray with “Pam.”   Set aside.  1.                 Combine sugar and corn syrup in a deep 2 quart (8 cup) ovenproof jug or dish. 2.                 Place in the microwave oven and cook on high for 5 minutes. 3.                 Remove from microwave oven and stir in the nuts, butter and vanilla with a wooden spoon. “Careful, it’s boiling hot!” 4.                 Return to microwave oven and cook for another 5 minutes on high. 5.                 Remove from the microwave oven and stir. If the mixture is not a medium brown color, return to the microwave oven and cook for another 2 minutes. 6.                 Repeat if necessary. 7.                 When the color is correct, remove from the microwave oven and stir in the baking soda. Spoon onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly. This mixture sets fast so you will need to work quickly. 8.                 If you wish to add a chocolate topping, spread chocolate chips on the top of the hot mixture. When they start to melt, spread with a flat knife or spatula. 9.                 When completely cold, and the chocolate is set if used, break into large or medium pieces and store in an airtight container. Variation: Grate or grind the pieces over ice cream for a great “crunchie” topping. For all your cooking needs check out this GREAT WEBSITE: Back to Recipe Book Index   Website created and maintained by Pamela Tabak, Webmaster © 1999 - 2007 Computer Tutor Inc. All Rights Reserved