Easy Nut Brittle

BY GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN (foodchannel.com)
(makes about 1lbs/450g)
1tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
1cup sugar
1/2cup light corn syrup
1 1/2cups roasted, salted peanuts
1tsp vanilla extract
1tsp baking soda

Directions:

1. Grease a large baking tray & a wide spatula & set aside.
2. Combine the sugar & corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on high for 4min.

3. Remove from the microwave, stir in the remaining butter & the peanuts, return to the microwave & heat on high for another 3-5min. (The mixture should be come think and bubbly and turn a golden pale brown color.)

4. Remove from the microwave carefully (it will be very hot).

5. When completely cooled & hardened, break into pieces.

*Note: If not using a microwave, combine the sugar, corn syrup, & peanuts in heavy saucepan & stir over a medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to high and boil for about 20 min until a candy thermometer registers 295F, stirring frequently.

http://www.foodchannel.com/recipes/1642-easy-nut-brittle