Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle

1. 1

   Butter 2 heavy large baking sheets.

2. 2

   Stir first 4 ingredients in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Increase heat to high and boil without stirring until candy thermometer registers 260F., about 40 minutes.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium-low.

5. 5

   Mix in peanuts and butter and cook until thermometer registers 295F., stirring constantly, about 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Add baking soda and vanilla and stir briskly (mixture will foam up).

7. 7

   Immediately pour out onto prepared baking sheets, dividing evenly.

8. 8

   Spread out brittle as thinly as possible.

9. 9

   Let stand until cold and hard.

10. 10

    Break brittle into pieces.

11. 11

    Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

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    (Can be prepared 1 month ahead.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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