Contributed by Julie Castle
Ingredients:
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1cup cocktail peanuts
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½ cup light corn syrup (i.e. Karo)
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1 tsp butter (do not substitute)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp baking soda
Method:
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Stir together peanuts, sugar, and corn syrup in a microwave-safe glass baking dish. (plastics will melt)
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Microwave on 100% power for 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
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Stir
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Microwave on 100% power for an additional 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
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Stir in butter and vanilla.
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Microwave on 100% power for 2 minutes.
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Quickly stir in baking soda.
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Pour onto an ungreased cookie sheet to 1/8-inch thick, spreading with a spoon if necessary.
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Cool before breaking into small pieces.
Notes:
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When you add the baking soda, the mixture will foam up quite a bit. Stir quickly to decrease the foaming.
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This will disintegrate if left in too damp an environment, i.e., don’t make when raining and damp.
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Will make about 12 servings
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