Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil, then add 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of white syrup.
2. 2
   Stir until dissolved and boil until it will spin a thread.
3. 3
   Now add 2 cups of raw peanuts and cook slowly over a low fire until it turns a golden brown.
4. 4
   Take from fire and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
5. 5
   Stir quickly.
6. 6
   Spread on two large, well buttered cookie sheets.
7. 7
   Place in cold area.