Peanut Brittle

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. light/dark Karo syrup
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 c. unroasted Spanish peanuts
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. butter
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 3 ingredients; cook slowly to dissolve sugar. Continue to cook to soft ball stage (236° on candy thermometer). Add peanuts and salt.
  2. 2
    Cook to hard crack stage, stirring constantly (300°).
  3. 3
    Remove from heat; add butter and soda.
  4. 4
    Stir and rapidly pour on large well-greased cookie sheet.
  5. 5
    Cool; break and place in covered container.

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