Peanut Brittle

(from mcconnki’s recipe box)

Source: Church Cookbook

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 12 people

Categories: Dessert: Candy

Ingredients

  • 2 c sugar
  • 1 c light corn syrup
  • 1/2 c water
  • 1 c butter
  • 2 c unsalted peanuts
  • 1 tsp soda

Directions

  1. Heat sugar, syrup and water until sugar dissolves.

  2. Add butter when mix boils.

  3. Stir frequently. When temp reaches 280, add peanuts.

  4. Stir to hard-crack stage (305).

  5. Remove from heat and stir in soda, mix well.

  6. Four onto 2 buttered cookie sheets.

  7. Break into pieces.

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