Microwave Pecan Brittle

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 teaspoon butter 
• 0.5 cup plus light
• 1 cup pecans 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• wire rack
• microwave

Directions

1. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl, stirring well.
2. Microwave at HIGH 4 minutes; stir in pecans. Microwave at HIGH 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in butter and vanilla; microwave 1 minute. Stir in soda until foamy.
3. Pour mixture onto a lightly greased baking sheet; cool on pan on a wire rack. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.