Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Cook sugar, Karo and water together in very heavy skillet or Dutch oven on top of stove until it spins threads.
2. 2
   (Pick up spoon and let it run slowly out into hot syrup.
3. 3
   Watch for threads.)
4. 4
   Or if using candy thermometer, cook to hard crack stage.
5. 5
   Add oleo and raw peanuts.
6. 6
   When candy turns color of peanut hulls it is ready. Remove from heat and quickly add vanilla and soda.
7. 7
   Stir and pour into greased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Spread as thin as possible using 2 greased forks pulling it to the edges of pan.
9. 9
   Cool.
10. 10
    Break into pieces.