September 5, 2010

Microwave Peanut Brittle by Linda Bachus, wife of U.S. Representative Spencer Bachus 1 ½ cups raw peanuts 1 cup sugar ½ cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda Combine peanuts, sugar and corn syrup in a medium size bowl. Microwave on medium-high 4 minutes; stir well, cook an additional 4 minutes on medium-high. Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave on high 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir in soda; stir until well blended. Pour immediately onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Let cool, break into pieces. Store in airtight container. Yield: 1 lb. Recipe Archives... National Peanut Festival Recipe Contest In conjunction with the National Peanut Festival, the Alabama Peanut Producers Association sponsors the NPF Recipe contest. There are four areas of competition: Cakes, Candies, Cookies and Pies. Last year's event recorded more than 260 entries. Prizes are awarded in each division, to an overall student winner and to an overall grand prize winner. Entrants must submit the food item along with the recipe on the morning of the judging. E-mail the Alabama Peanut Producers Association for more information.

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