Curt's Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Bring first 3 ingredients to 240 degrees or until all water has boiled off.
2. 2
   Add peanuts and margarine and cook until 275 degrees.
3. 3
   Test it by dropping a bit into some cold water.
4. 4
   If crunchy, it is ready.
5. 5
   Once you get it to the crunchy state, which is around 280 degrees, add 1 tsp water, 1 tsp vanilla, and 2 tsp baking soda.
6. 6
   Stir well and spread thin on silicone pads for best results.
7. 7
   Otherwise, you can heat cookie sheets in oven and spread with butter, and then spread the brittle all over.
8. 8
   Once cooled, break into pieces.