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

1. Combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 8 minutes.
2. Add butter and vanilla. Stir and microwave on high for 1 minute.
3. Stir in baking soda, mixing until light and foamy.
4. Spread onto a baking sheet lined with lightly buttered aluminum foil.
5. Allow to cool before breaking into pieces.

Makes 10 servings.