Christmas Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Grease 2 cookie sheets and keep warm in 200° oven.
2. 2
   In large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup water.
3. 3
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 240° (soft ball stage).
4. 4
   Stir in butter, salt and peanuts.
5. 5
   Keep cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 300°.
6. 6
   Combine soda, 1 teaspoon water and vanilla.
7. 7
   Remove saucepan from heat; stir in soda mixture.
8. 8
   Quickly spread half of mixture in each pan. Spread with a spatula 1/4-inch thick.
9. 9
   Cool and break into pieces. Yields about 2 1/2 pounds.