An easy treat any time of year.

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup raw peanuts
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

In a 2-quart microwavable bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup, peanuts and salt. Microwave on high for 8 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes. Add butter. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.

Stir in vanilla and baking soda until light and foamy. Spread on a buttered baking sheet as thinly as possible. Cool and break into pieces.

Makes 1 pound.