Peanut brittle - 2 pounds

  
                        Peanut Brittle - [2 Pounds] 
  
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 Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00 
 Categories    : Cakes And Cookies 
  
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
 --------  ------------  -------------------------------- 
    2      cups          Sugar 
    2      cups          Peanuts 
    1      cup           Light corn syrup 
    1      teaspoon      Vanilla 
    1      cup           Water 
    1      teaspoon      Baking soda 
    1      tablespoon    Margarine or butter 
  
 Generously butter 2 cookies sheets.  In large heavy saucepan, 
 combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.  Cook until sugar dissolves, 
 stirring constantly.  Continue cooking until candy thermometer reaches hard
 crack stage (300xF.), stirring occasionally.  Remove 
 from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda.  Pour onto cookie sheets;
 spread as thin as possible. 
  
 Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in airtight container in cool dry
 place. 
  
  Makes 2 lbs. 
  
  Source:  The Pillsbury Cookbook   
  
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