Peanut Brittle

Attributed to:  Mom & Dad

Source: Five Family Cookbook

Notes: I have salt and soda measured in a little bowl, ready to put in at the last second.

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Serving Size: 8-10 servings

Difficulty: 3

Ingredients:

1.5 cups Sugar

1/2 cup Light Karo syrup

1/4 cup Water

2 cups Peanuts

1/4 teaspoons Salt

1.5 teaspoons Baking Soda

Special Tools/Utensils Needed:

Rimmed cookie sheet

Candy thermometer

Instructions: 

1. Grease a rimmed cookie sheet, and set aside.

2. In a large saucepan, mix sugar, karo syrup, and water.

3. Attach your candy thermometer to the edge of the pot, and make sure it is submerged in the liquid, but not touching the bottom of the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally until temperature reaches 250* F.

4. Add the peanuts, and stir the mixture constantly until the candy thermometer temperature reaches 300* F.

5. Remove mixture from heat, and immediately stir in salt and baking soda. The mixture will foam and change texture.

6. Pour hot mixture onto the buttered cookie sheet, and use a knife or spatula to evenly spread the mixture.  Let cool for at least 30 minutes.

7. Break and eat.