PEANUT BRITTLE RECIPE

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Provided by kmaugh

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup firm butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 cup milk

Steps:

Microwave power level: high (10) In 1 1/2 qt casserole dish, stir together sugar and corn syrup. Microwave at high for 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts. Microwave at high for 3-5 minutes until light brown Add butter and vanilla to syrup, blending well. Microwave at high for 1-2 minutes more. Peanuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot. Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy. Pour mixture onto a lightly greased cookie sheet or unbuttered non-stick coated cookie sheet. Let cool 1/2 to 1 hour. When cool, break into small pieces and store in airtight container. Makes about 1 lb. Note: if raw peanuts are used, add before microwaving to the sugar-syrup mixture along with tsp of salt.