Peanut Brittle

6 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. sugar
  • 1 c. white Karo
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 qt. raw peanuts
  • 3/4 inch sq. paraffin wax
  • 1 tsp. soda

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large heavy boiler, put sugar, Karo and water.
  2. 2
    Bring to a full rolling boil, then add peanuts.
  3. 3
    Cook continually, stirring slow.
  4. 4
    Listen for popping peanuts.
  5. 5
    Cook until peanuts are lightly brown.
  6. 6
    Add wax and melt it.
  7. 7
    Add soda.
  8. 8
    Stir fast.
  9. 9
    Dump on board immediately and spread fast.
  10. 10
    (Board should be 2 feet by 2 feet, covered with aluminum foil.)
  11. 11
    Cool, then break in pieces. Seal in Ziploc bags or can be poured into 8 x 10-inch lightly buttered aluminum pans.

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