Peanut Brittle

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. sugar
  • 1 c. white Karo syrup
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 to 3 c. peanuts
  • 3 Tbsp. oleo
  • 3 Tbsp. baking soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook the first 4 ingredients together until they spin like a web thread 4 to 6 inches long when dripped from spoon.
  2. 2
    Add peanuts.
  3. 3
    Continue cooking until syrup begins to turn gold, stirring frequently.
  4. 4
    Peanuts will begin to pop and smell parched. Quickly stir in oleo and baking soda.
  5. 5
    Pour onto well buttered 11 x 17-inch cookie sheet.
  6. 6
    When it begins to set, mark into thirds. When hard, put out on table by turning over flat and tapping bottom of pan.
  7. 7
    Break into pieces.

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