*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          PEANUT BUTTER BRITTLE

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Sugar
     1/3   c            Chunky Peanut Butter
     1/2   c            Light Corn Syrup
   1       t            Baking Powder
     1/2   c            Water

  Grease 2 large baking sheets. Place on wire racks. In
  heavy 1 1/2 quart saucepan, add first 3 ingredients,
  stiring constantly. Boil over medium heat. Cook with
  out stirring til mixture is 300 degrees on candy
  thermometer. Stir in peanut butter, blend well. Remove
  from heat. Quickly, but gently, stir in soda.
  Immediately pour onto cookie sheets. Don't spread.
  Cool for 3 to 5 minutes till cool enough to handle.
  With hands grasp candy by edges, lifting slightly,
  pull as thin as possible. Cool. Break into irregular
  pieces. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 1
  1/4 pounds.
 


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