Noshing with the Nolands

INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup sugar 
- 1/2 cup white corn syrup 
- 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts 
- 1 tsp. butter 
- 1 tsp. vanilla 
- 1 tsp. baking soda 
- Cooking spray 
INSTRUCTIONS
- Spray a rimmed cookie sheet with cooking spray and set aside. 
- In a 2 L (2 quart) glass bowl stir together sugar and corn syrup with a wooden spoon until mixed well. Microwave on high or 100% for 6-8 minutes until syrup is pale yellow. Keep a close eye on it!! 
- Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave, the syrup is very hot. Stir in the peanuts and mix well. Microwave for 1-2 min. more or until golden in color. Immediately add the butter, vanilla and baking soda and stir until foamy. Quickly pour onto the prepared cookie sheet and spread evenly. 
- Cool and break into pieces.