Peanut Brittle

By kannenk

Ingredients

• 2 c. sugar
• 1 c. light corn syrup
• 1/2 c. hot water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 c. raw Spanish peanuts

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugar, syrup, water, and salt in heavy saucepan. Bring to full boil and add peanuts. Cook until nuts snap and syrup begins to turn color. Add butter and vanilla. Cook until amber colored and continue cooking slowly to 300 degrees; stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add baking soda, stirring quickly and well. Pour immediately onto buttered cookie sheet and spread out very thin. Break into pieces.