Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle

From my collection of handwritten recipes 1970's. Note: Prep time and cook time are not given. It's been far too long since I made this, so I forgot the exact times and the yield. I've just written in numbers so don't go by them if you try this.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 1 batch candy

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup  white Karo
• 1 1⁄2 cups Spanish peanuts (raw)
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  teaspoons baking soda

Directions

1. Use heavy skillet with a tight lid to boil sugar, water, and karo (400*F.) until it spins a thread 1 foot long. Add raw spanish peanuts and vanilla. Stir gently until peanuts crack or pop. Stir until light beige, not gold or tan. Remove from heat. Add 2 scant teaspoons baking soda. Stir quickly and pour onto greased cookie sheet.