*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Coconut Peanut Brittle

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   c            Water
   1       c            Corn syrup
   2       c            Sugar
   2       lb           Spanish peanuts (raw)
   1       ts           Salt
   1       ts           Soda
     1/2   lb           Coconut

  Combine water, corn syrup, sugar, peanuts, and salt in a heavy
  4 qt saucepan. Put in the candy thermometer and cook over high
  heat. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 290°F. Remove from
  heat and add the soda. Stir thoroughly, then gradually stir in
  coconut. Stretch with well buttered forks on a well buttered
  surface such as cookie sheets. To stretch, spoon out into piles and
  gently pull apart.
 

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