Peanut Brittle

By Susan52

Peanut brittle is a classic dessert that's perfect for sharing around the holiday season, or anytime!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound shelled unroasted peanuts

Preparation

Step 1

Butter 2 cookie sheets, 15 1/2 x 12 inches; keep warm.

Mix baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and the vanilla; set aside.

Mix sugar, 1 cup water and the corn syrup in a 3 quart saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 240°F on candy thermometer. Stir in margarine and peanuts. Cook, stirring constantly to 300°F. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.

Remove from heat immediately; stir in baking soda mixture.
Pour half of the candy mixture on each cookie sheet and spread quickly until it is about 1/4 inch thick.

Cool and break into pieces.