Microwave Peanut Brittle

1 C sugar
1/2 c white corn syrup
1 c peanuts (salted, roasted)
1 tsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda

Stir together sugar, syrup in 1 and 1/2 qt microwave dish. Microwave on "High" 4 minutes, mixture should come to a boil. Boil vigorously for 1 minute 15 seconds. (2018 note watch for the beginning boil go exactly 1 minute 15 seconds, this microwave should have about 40 seconds remaining)

Stir in nuts and boil on "high" for an additional 3 minutes. (2018 note dropped to 2 minutes for this microwave)

Add butter, vanilla and stir to blend.

Microwave 1 to 2 minutes longer until nuts are lightly brown and syrup is very thick. (Threads should form when syrup is dripped off wooden spoon). (2018 note 1 minute 15 seconds for this microwave)

Carefully remove from microwave and add baking soda. Gently stir until light and foamy.

Pour onto lightly buttered cookie sheet. Let cool until hard and brittle, about 30 minutes. Release from sheet by slightly bending cookie sheet. Break into pieces. Store in air tight container.