Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In 3-quart glass ceramic casserole dish, combine water and butter.
2. 2
   Heat at High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until boiling.
3. 3
   Stir in sugar and molasses.
4. 4
   Heat at High 13 to 14 minutes or until mixture reads 300° when tested with candy thermometer.
5. 5
   Quickly stir in peanuts and baking soda; stir until soda foams.
6. 6
   Pour onto well-greased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Spread thin.
8. 8
   To complete, let stand until candy is hardened; break into small pieces.
9. 9
   Yields 1 1/2 pounds.