Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, water and Karo and stir well.
2. 2
   Add peanuts and butter.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring until syrup becomes golden brown and reaches hard crack stage (very thick with small bubbles).
4. 4
   Drop in ice water; if it becomes hard in water, it's ready.
5. 5
   Quickly add vanilla, then soda and stir quickly.
6. 6
   Pour into 2 well-buttered cookie sheets.
7. 7
   Turn when cool.
8. 8
   Break into pieces.