Peanut Brittle

1. 1

   Grease large cookie sheet.

2. 2

   In heavy, medium saucepan over medium heat, heat to boiling, sugar, corn syrup, salt and 1/4 cup water, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Stir in peanuts.

4. 4

   Set candy thermometer in place and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until temperature reaches 300u00b0, or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.

5. 5

   Remove from heat; immediately stir in butter or margarine and baking soda.

6. 6

   Pour at once onto cookie sheet. With 2 forks, lift and pull peanut mixture into rectangle about 14 x 12-inch; cool.

7. 7

   With hands, snap candy into small pieces. Store in tightly covered container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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