Monday, May 16, 2011

Mom's Peanut Brittle

3 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. corn syrup
1/4 cube butter
2 3/4 c. raw peanuts
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, and butter. Mix well and boil to 230 degrees or softball stage. Add the peanuts and cook until 310 degrees or hard crack stage. Remove from heat. Immediately add the salt, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix well. Pour into a well-greased shallow pan. When cold, break up into pieces and serve.

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