T'S Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Chop peanuts, then sprinkle with salt and warm in the oven. Mix sugar, syrup and water together, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
2. 2
   Cook over moderate heat until thermometer registers 265° or a small amount of mixture forms a hard ball in cold water. Add butter.
3. 3
   Cook slowly to 290°.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Stir in warm nuts and vanilla.
6. 6
   Pour on greased baking pan in thin sheet.