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Candy!

Get started on your Christmas candy-making early.

Easy Peanut Brittle:

In a large microwaveable bowl combine:

1 ½ cup sugar
¾ cup white corn syrup
Microwave at High 4 minutes

Add a 12 oz. can of cocktail peanuts to the mix (may substitute dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pecans, almonds. Hell, shell pistachios if you want to.)
Stir well
Microwave at High 3 to 5 minutes, until light brown

Add 1 ½ teaspoon butter
Add 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Blend well
Microwave at High 1 to 2 minutes
Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot

Add 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
Stir gently until light and foamy

Spread mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet, or ungreased non-stick cookie sheet. Let cool ½ hour to 1 hour. Break into small pieces and store in tight container.

This makes about 1 to 1 ½ pounds.

Enjoy!

Credit General Electric's "The Microwave Guide & Cookbook" for the basic recipe. I modified the quantities. Requisite disclaimer: Microwave power varies among makes and models. Your times may need to be adjusted accordingly.