Peanut Brittle

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. dark Karo syrup
  • 1/2 c. cold water
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 3/4 lb. or 2 c. peanuts
  • 1 rounded tsp. baking soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix sugar, Karo syrup and cold water.
  2. 2
    Cook to 242° on candy thermometer.
  3. 3
    Stir occasionally.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat; add butter and peanuts.
  5. 5
    Continue cooking to 292°.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat and add 1 rounded teaspoonful baking soda.
  7. 7
    Mix quickly and pour onto buttered pan or pans.
  8. 8
    Cool slightly and pull until thin.
  9. 9
    Cool. Break into pieces and store in airtight container.

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