Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, Karo and water in heavy pan, cook over medium heat, slowly.
2. 2
   Stir until sugar is dissolved.
3. 3
   Cook until soft ball stage (238°).
4. 4
   Add peanuts and salt.
5. 5
   Cook to hard crack stage (298°), stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Peanuts turn to golden brown, stir with wooden spoon, about 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   Add butter, soda and vanilla.
9. 9
   Stir slightly.
10. 10
    It turns yellow.
11. 11
    Pour onto buttered jellyroll pan; flatten.
12. 12
    Cool.
13. 13
    Break into pieces. Put into airtight container.