Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Butter 2 cookie sheets.
2. 2
   Keep warm.
3. 3
   Mix baking soda, water and vanilla.
4. 4
   Mix sugar, 1 cup water and syrup in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to 240° or forms soft ball in cold water.
5. 5
   Stir in oleo and peanuts.
6. 6
   Cook, stirring always, to 300° or in brittle threads.
7. 7
   Don't let it burn.
8. 8
   Quickly add baking soda to mixture until light and foamy.
9. 9
   Pour candy onto cookie sheets.
10. 10
    Cool and break into pieces.
11. 11
    Makes about 6 dozen candies.