Pecan Brittle

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Preparation

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large glass bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes, add pecans, and microwave 2 more minutes with 1,000-watt microwave. Microwave 4 more minutes if using a 700-watt microwave. Stir in remaining ingredients.
2. Pour into a buttered 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan; shake pan to spread thinly. Cool until firm, and break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.