Microwave Pecan Brittle

Yield: 3/4 pound

Ingredients

• 1  cup  sugar
• 1/2  cup  light corn syrup
• 1  cup  pecan pieces
• 1  teaspoon  butter or margarine
• 1  teaspoon  vanilla extract
• 1  teaspoon  baking soda

Preparation

Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl, stirring well.

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.

Pour mixture onto a lightly greased baking sheet; cool on pan on a wire rack. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.