Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In heavy 3-quart saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and syrup.
2. 2
   Over medium heat, stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Add peanuts gradually so mixture continues to boil.
3. 3
   Continue to cook, stirring often, to 260° on a candy thermometer or until a teaspoon of the mixture dropped into very cold water forms a ball that is elastic but hard enough to hold shape.
4. 4
   Then add butter and cook until it spins hard and brittle thread.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and quickly stir in soda.
6. 6
   Pour on cookie sheets.
7. 7
   Spread.