Peanut Brittle - 2 Pounds

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Course : Cakes
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 2
 

Ingredients:

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
 

Preparation:

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.