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Peanut Brittle

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This is the best peanut brittle ever. It does take some time to make but it's worth it.
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- 50mins
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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 lb shelled unroasted peanuts
directions
- Butter 2 cookie sheets, 15 1/2 x 12 inches; keep warm.
- Mix baking soda, 1 tsp 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 degrees F on candy thermometer.
- Stir in margarine and peanuts.
- Cook, stirring constantly to 300 degrees 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.
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@Karen in KS
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@Karen in KS
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"This is the best peanut brittle ever. It does take some time to make but it's worth it."
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This was my first attempt at making brittle or candy of any type. I actually made almond brittle based on this recipe using freash roasted almonds. The only addition I would make to this recipe is the estimated time it takes to reach 240 degrees so newbies like me don't freak out and think their thermometer is broken. I'm very happy with the way it came out. Thanks for sharing!
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