HappyCook80's Recipe

Happy's Peanut Brittle

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Happy's Peanut Brittle

This makes great gifts for friends and family.

3 cups white sugar
1 cup white corn syrup
1/2 cup water
3 cups raw peanuts
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
2 tsps. baking soda

Boil sugar, corn syrup, and water until thread spins 234 degrees. Add peanuts, stir continuously after peanuts are added.

Cook until mixture turns a brownish gold. Take from heat, add butter, salt, and baking soda. Pour onto buttered board. Cool and break into pieces.
Yields 2 1/2 lbs.