Ann's Crunchy Peanut Brittle

This is a must at Christmas. I like it because it is crunchy and not sticky.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon butter or 1  teaspoon margarine
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup Karo light corn syrup
• 1 1⁄2 cups raw peanuts
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Mix and set aside the butter and soda.
2. In a large pan, mix and boil the sugar, water,and syrup to hardball stage (254 degrees F).
3. Add peanuts and stir constantly until mixture turns yellow (NOT AMBER) about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and add butter mixture and vanilla.
5. Pour onto greased cookie sheet.
6. Pat into a thickness you like with the back of a spoon.
7. Cool and break into pieces.
8. Store in airtight container.