Peanut Brittle

1. 1

   Butter 2 cookie sheets, 15 1/2 x 12-inches and keep warm.

2. 2

   Mix baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and vanilla.

3. 3

   Mix sugar, 1 cup water and the corn syrup in a 3-quart saucepan.

4. 4

   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 240u00b0 on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water.

5. 5

   Stir in margarine and peanuts.

6. 6

   Cook, stirring constantly, to 300u00b0 or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads.

7. 7

   Watch carefully so mixture does not burn. Immediately remove from heat.

8. 8

   Quickly stir in baking soda mixture until light and foamy.

9. 9

   Pour half of the candy mixture onto each cookie sheet and quickly spread about 1/4-inch thick.

10. 10

    Cool. Break into pieces.

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