Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in heavy saucepan.
2. 2
   Add sugar and syrup. Boil until 300° on candy thermometer or mixture spins a thread.
3. 3
   Stir in peanuts.
4. 4
   Cook until golden brown and peanuts begin to pop.
5. 5
   Add butter, vanilla and soda.
6. 6
   Stir down quickly. Pour onto greased cookie sheet, spreading thin.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   Break into small pieces.