Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Grease a 15 1/2 x 12-inch baking sheet; set aside.
2. 2
   In a 3-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt and peanuts. Cook and stir over medium-low heat to 240° on candy thermometer. Add butter flavor Crisco and vanilla.
3. 3
   Continue to cook and stir until 300°.
4. 4
   Stir in baking soda.
5. 5
   Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet; spread quickly into even layer, about 1/4-inch thick.
6. 6
   Cool completely.
7. 7
   Break into pieces.