Microwave Peanut Butter - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

1 C Sugar ½ C. White Corn Syrup

1 C shelled, roasted, salted peanuts

1 tsp baking soda

In 1 ½ qt casserole dish, stir sugar and syrup together. Cook 4 minutes on HIGH. Add peanuts. Cook 3-5 more minutes on HIGH until it is light brown.  (this will depend on the microwave – if powerful (Amana for instance) 3 minutes will do it but others might need 5.  Remove and add the soda.  Stir gently until foamy.  Spead on greased cookie sheet – 1# (St. Joseph Altar Society, Universal, Indiana)