Microwave Dixie Peanut Brittle

This Dixie style peanut brittle is delicious, and easily made right in your microwave.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c Raw, shelled peanuts; skin on
• 1 c Sugar
• 1/2 c Light corn syrup
• 1/8 tsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• 1 tsp. Baking soda
  
• 1 tsp. Butter

Directions:

1. In a 1 1/2-qt. casserole stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup, and salt.
2. Cook 8 minutes on high in microwave oven, stirring well after 4 minutes. Stir in butter and vanilla.
3. Microwave 2 minutes longer on high.
4. Add baking soda and quickly stir until light and foamy.
5. Immediately pour onto lightly greased baking sheet; spread out very thin.
6. When cool break into small pieces.
7. Store in airtight container.