*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                         Peanut Brittle
 
Recipe By     : The Pillsbury Cookbook
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candy

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      c             Sugar
   2      c             Peanuts
   1      c             Light corn syrup
   1      ts            Vanilla
   1      c             Water
   1      ts            Baking soda
   1      tb            Butter
 
Generously butter 2 cookie 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 (300 F), 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.
 
Yield: 2 Pounds
 
 
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