Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Butter 2 cookie sheets, 15 1/2 x 12-inches and keep warm.
2. 2
   Mix baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and vanilla.
3. 3
   Mix sugar, 1 cup water and the corn syrup in a 3-quart saucepan.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 240° on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water.
5. 5
   Stir in margarine and peanuts.
6. 6
   Cook, stirring constantly, to 300° or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads.
7. 7
   Watch carefully so mixture does not burn. Immediately remove from heat.
8. 8
   Quickly stir in baking soda mixture until light and foamy.
9. 9
   Pour half of the candy mixture onto each cookie sheet and quickly spread about 1/4-inch thick.
10. 10
    Cool. Break into pieces.