OLD FASHIONED PEANUT BRITTLE

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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.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 1 batch candy, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.2, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 333.1, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 44.3, Protein 7.1

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