Microwave pecan brittle

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

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.