Cinnamon Peanut Brittle

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 teaspoon butter 
• 0.5 cup plus light
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 2 cups roasted peanuts salted
• 1 cup sugar 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• microwave
• spatula

Directions

1. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup.
2. Heat, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir.
3. Heat 2-1/4 minutes longer. Stir in peanuts, butter and cinnamon.
4. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20-30 seconds or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot). Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy.
5. Immediately pour onto a greased baking sheet and spread with a metal spatula. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm; break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container.