Goober, from the African
word nguba, is a Southern name for peanut. Save yourself some
time around the holidays with this ultra-quick version of peanut
brittle.
Goober
Brittle
- 1 cup raw peanuts
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
- Combine peanuts, sugar,
corn syrup and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave
on high for 8 minutes.
- Add butter and vanilla.
Stir and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Stir in baking soda, mixing
until light and foamy.
- Spread onto a baking sheet
lined with lightly buttered aluminum foil.
- Allow to cool before breaking
into pieces.
Makes 10 servings.
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