Peanut Brittle

1. 1

   Grease (or spray lightly with Pam) a large cookie sheet.

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Stir until sugar is dissolved.

5. 5

   Stir in peanuts when temp reaches 250F Set candy thermometer in place, and continue cooking.

6. 6

   Stir frequently until temperature reaches 305F (150C), or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.

7. 7

   Remove from heat; immediately stir in butter or margarine, baking soda and vanilla; pour at once onto cookie sheet.

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Snap candy into pieces.

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