Mama Annie'S Peanut Candy

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   Combine sugar, syrup and water in a 3-quart saucepan.

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   Heat until sugar dissolves.

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   When mixture boils, add butter.

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   Stir often after it reaches 230u00b0 on a candy thermometer.

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   Add nuts at 280u00b0 if raw (add nuts last if roasted).

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   Stir constantly until mixture reaches 300u00b0 or the hard crack stage.

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   Add baking soda and stir well.

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   Pour onto two greased cookie sheets and spread to desired thinness.

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   Loosen candy from cookie sheets as soon as cooled.

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    Break into pieces.

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    Yields 2 pounds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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