Ann's Crunchy Peanut Brittle |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a must at Christmas. I like it because it is crunchy and not sticky. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 cup water |
1/2 cup karo light corn syrup |
1 1/2 cups raw peanuts |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
Directions:
1. Mix and set aside the butter and soda.
2. In a large pan, mix and boil the sugar, water,and syrup to hardball stage (254 degrees F).
3. Add peanuts and stir constantly until mixture turns yellow (NOT AMBER) about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and add butter mixture and vanilla.
5. Pour onto greased cookie sheet.
6. Pat into a thickness you like with the back of a spoon.
7. Cool and break into pieces.
8. Store in airtight container.
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