Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Mix soda, salt and vanilla together and reserve.
2. 2
   Butter 2 cookie sheets (15 1/2 x 12-inch); keep warm.
3. 3
   Mix sugar, water and Karo in 3-quart saucepan.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 240°.
5. 5
   Stir in butter and peanuts.
6. 6
   Cook, stirring constantly, to 300°.
7. 7
   Immediately remove from heat and stir in soda mixture.
8. 8
   Pour 1/2 of candy mixture onto each cookie sheet and quickly spread about 1/4-inch thick.
9. 9
   Cool and break into pieces.