Peanut Brittle - 2 Pounds

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Peanut Brittle - [2 Pounds]

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes And Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups Sugar
2 cups Peanuts
1 cup Light corn syrup
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 cup Water
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 tablespoon Margarine or butter

Generously butter 2 cookies sheets. In large heavy saucepan,
combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook until sugar dissolves,
stirring constantly. Continue cooking until candy thermometer reaches hard
crack stage (300xF.), stirring occasionally. Remove
from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour onto cookie sheets;
spread as thin as possible.

Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in airtight container in cool dry
place.

Makes 2 lbs.

Source: The Pillsbury Cookbook

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