Peanut Brittle

6 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. white Karo syrup
  • 1/4 c. boiling water
  • 1/2 Tbsp. soda
  • 2 c. raw peanuts
  • 1/2-inch sq. paraffin wax

Directions

  1. 1
    Put sugar, Karo syrup and boiling water in a large heavy skillet; bring to a boil.
  2. 2
    Add raw peanuts and cook until nuts pop or turn orange color.
  3. 3
    Add paraffin.
  4. 4
    When it is melted, add soda. Stir until it has puffed up.
  5. 5
    Pour at once onto a well buttered baking sheet.
  6. 6
    Spread thin to cool.
  7. 7
    Break into pieces.

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