Holiday Recipes

Peanut Brittle
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup white corn syrup (Karo)
1 cup roasted, salted peanuts
1 teaspoon margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

In 1 1/2 qt. casserole dish, stir together sugar and syrup . Microwave on High 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts. Microwave on High 3 to 5 minutes. Keep an eye on this because it will get VERY hot. Add butter and vanilla to syrup, blending well. Microwave at High 1 minute. Peanuts will be lightly browned. Add baking soda; and gently stir until light and foamy.

Quickly pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Let cool 1/2 to 1 hour. When cool break into small pieces and store in airtight container.

Makes about 1 pound.