Ingredients
1 cup (200g) white sugar
1/2 cup (120ml) light corn syrup
1 cup (150g) salted peanuts
1 tsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
Directions
Step 1
Grease a cookie sheet and set it aside.
Step 2
In a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar and corn syrup.
Step 3
Microwave the mixture on high for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time. Then, stir in the peanuts and microwave on high for an additional 3 1/2 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the butter and vanilla, then microwave for 1 1/2 minutes more.
Step 5
Add the baking soda and stir until the mixture becomes light and foamy. Immediately pour it onto the prepared cookie sheet and spread it thinly.
Step 6
Allow the brittle to cool completely, then break it into pieces and store in an airtight container.