Peanut Brittle
["1 1/2 c. raw shelled peanuts (skins on)", "1 c. white sugar", "1/2 c. light corn syrup", "1/8 tsp. salt (optional)", "1 tsp. butter or margarine", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 tsp. baking soda"]
["Stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup and salt in 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe container.", "Microwave for 4 minutes on High.", "Stir. Microwave 4 minutes longer.", "Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave 2 minutes longer on High.", "Add baking soda and quickly stir until light and foamy.", "Immediately pour onto lightly greased baking sheet.", "Spread to 1/4-inch thickness.", "When cool, break into pieces.", "Store in airtight container.", "Yields about 1 pound."]
["peanuts", "white sugar", "light corn syrup", "salt", "butter", "vanilla extract", "baking soda"]