Gramp's microwave peanut brittle

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
½cupWhite Karo syrup
2cupsPeanuts
1tablespoonMargarine or butter
1teaspoonVanilla
1teaspoonSoda
teaspoonSalt; optional

Directions

Combine sugar and syrup in a quart microwave container and microwave on high for five minutes.

Remove from microwave and stir in peanuts.

Microwave on high for two minutes; stir and microwave for two minutes; stir and microwave for one minute.

Remove from microwave. Stir in margarine, vanilla, salt and soda.

Pour onto a buttered cookie sheet and let cool. When hardened, break into pieces.

Recipe from my father, Sam Criswell, who formatted this for Meal-Master.

Joyce Burton, Prodigy Food & Wine Board