Microwave Peanut Brittle - From Momma's Recipe Box

Love peanut brittle but don't have the time or patience?  Try this.  It works.

1 cup raw peanuts

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup corn syrup

1/8 tsp salt

1 tsp butter (not margarine)

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking soda

Stir together peanut, sugar, syrup and salt in an 8-cup glass measure.

Place in microwave and cook on HIGH for 8 minutes, stirring well after 4 minutes (Preferably use a wooden spoon)

Add butter and vanilla to syrup, blending well.

Return to microwave and cook 1 minute more. (Peanuts will be lightly brown and syrup very hot)

Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.

Pour and spread mixture quickly onto lightly greased cookie sheet; let cool 1/2 hour.

Break into small pieces and store in air-tight container.