Microwave Pecan Brittle

Microwave Pecan Brittle
Categories: Candies, Microwave, Christmas
Yield: 6 servings

1 c Pecan halves
1 c Sugar
1/2 c Light corn syrup
1/8 ts Salt
1 ts Butter
1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Baking soda

Stir pecans, sugar, syrup, and salt together in a 1 1/2 quart glass
bowl. Microwave on HIGH 7 to 8 minutes, stirring well after 4
minutes. At the end of 8 minutes, add butter and vanilla. Blend well.
Return to microwave and cook on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove and
add baking soda and gently stir until mixture is light and foamy.
Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet and let cool 30 minutes to 1
hour. Break into pieces and store in airtight container.