Candy Cane Brittle

1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup crushed candy canes or 1 1/2 cups nuts of your choice
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

In a round 1 1/2 quart microwave safe dish, combine corn syrup and sugar.
Stir well until blended. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir mixture (if
using nuts instead of candy canes, stir nuts in now). Microwave on high 4 to
5 minutes or until light brown. Stir in butter and vanilla-blend well.
Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes. Add baking soda-stir lightly until foamy.
Quickly pour onto lightly greased baking sheet (you can use Pam or
shortening). Pour crushed candy canes over brittle while warm and press
lightly onto surface. Let cool.