Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups peanuts, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • Spray a baking sheet and a wooden spoon with cooking spray.
  • Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a microwaveable bowl safe for high temperatures.
  • Heat sugar mixture in microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  • Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in microwave until mixture becomes a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Mix baking soda and vanilla extract into syrup until smooth and foam has dissipated. Spread candy onto the prepared baking sheet using the sprayed wooden spoon. Work quickly; candy hardens fast. Let stand until cool. Break into pieces to serve.