Peanut Brittle

1. 1

   Have ALL the ingredients measured out and ready.

2. 2

   This recipe requires that you react quickly.

3. 3

   You do not have time to measure ingredients in between steps.

4. 4

   Grease a large cookie sheet.

5. 5

   Set aside.

6. 6

   In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water.

7. 7

   Set candy thermometer in place and stir until the thermometer reads 250 degrees(may take some time, be patient, its worth it).

8. 8

   Stir in peanuts.

9. 9

   Stir frequently until temperature reaches 305 degrees F (for crunchy), or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.

10. 10

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

11. 11

    Pour at once onto cookie sheet.

12. 12

    With 2 forks, lift and pull peanut mixture into rectangle about 14x12 inches; cool.

13. 13

    Snap candy into pieces.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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