Spicy MicrowavePeanut Brittle

What's that you say?  Yes, this is my Microwave Peanut Brittle with some cayenne pepper added to it.  

It's good.  You should try it.  

Words are hard.  Mommy needs coffee.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups raw peanuts

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

cayenne pepper, as desired

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

The Tools

microwaveable bowl

sil-pat or parchment paper lined cookie sheet

 

The Microwaving

Combine the peanuts, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper and corn syrup together in a microwaveable bowl

Microwave on high for 5 to 7 minutes depending on the strength of your microwave

 

Remove from the microwave, and add the unsalted butter and vanilla.  Stir to combine.  Return the microwave and cook on high for an additional 2-3 minutes.  

Add the baking soda

 Stir it together and watch it foam up

Spread the brittle out onto a sil-pat and allow it to sit until it is, well, brittle.