Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Grease (or spray lightly with Pam) a large cookie sheet.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugars, corn syrup, salt, and water.
4. 4
   Stir until sugar is dissolved.
5. 5
   Stir in peanuts when temp reaches 250F Set candy thermometer in place, and continue cooking.
6. 6
   Stir frequently until temperature reaches 305F (150C), or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.
7. 7
   Remove from heat; immediately stir in butter or margarine, baking soda and vanilla; pour at once onto cookie sheet.
8. 8
   With 2 forks, lift and pull peanut mixture into rectangle about 14x12 inches; cool.
9. 9
   Snap candy into pieces.