Mix the first 3 ingredients in a pan suitable for
microwave ovens. Cook for 4 ½ minutes. Stir with a
wooden spoon. Cook for 3 ½ minutes, and then stir.
Add the butter and vanilla. Cook for 2 minutes and
add the baking soda, mixing well. Carefully pour
the foaming mixture on a greased cookie sheet. Let
this cool and then break into small pieces. Store
in a container with a tight fitting lid.
To successfully make this peanut brittle you much
know your microwave. The cooking times suggested
in this recipe may need to be changed to suit your
microwave. For the first cooking time check the
mixture at about 3 ½ minutes then adjust your time
from there. Be careful when making any recipe that
contains lots of sugar. It heats very quickly and
can cause a severe burn if spilled.
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