Easy Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, water and corn syrup in a 3-quart heavy saucepan and stir well.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring often, until candy thermometer reaches 285°.
4. 4
   Stir in peanuts and margarine and continue to cook until candy thermometer reaches 295°.
5. 5
   Remove from heat, add vanilla and soda.
6. 6
   Stir quickly to blend well; mixture will foam.
7. 7
   Pour onto 2 greased cookie sheets and spread out thin.
8. 8
   Cool 5 minutes, then stretch thinner.
9. 9
   Cool thoroughly and break into pieces.