I just made easy peanut brittle. I got the recipe from a cookbook a friend had, though I can't recall the cookbook's title.

It's quite good and not healthy - the real deal. I don't think using a microwave in cooking is the greatest way to go, but sometimes it feels necessary.

Peanut Brittle!

-1.5 cups unsalted peanuts 

-1 cup sugar

-1/2 cup corn syrup

-1 tsp vanilla

-1 tsp margarine

-1 tsp baking soda

• Combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup.
• Microwave for 4 minutes.
• Remove and stir.
• Microwave for 3 more minutes. 
• Add vanilla and margarine.
• Microwave for 2 more minutes.
• Stir in baking soda.
• Spread on oiled cookie sheet.
• Cool until set.
• Break into pieces. Enjoy!