Peanut Brittle

1. 1

   In heavy 3-quart saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and syrup.

2. 2

   Over medium heat, stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Add peanuts gradually so mixture continues to boil.

3. 3

   Continue to cook, stirring often, to 260u00b0 on a candy thermometer or until a teaspoon of the mixture dropped into very cold water forms a ball that is elastic but hard enough to hold shape.

4. 4

   Then add butter and cook until it spins hard and brittle thread.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and quickly stir in soda.

6. 6

   Pour on cookie sheets.

7. 7

   Spread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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