Peanut Brittle

Here is the best recipe I have ever tried for peanut brittle. It is relatively simple to make however, temperature is very important here. If you don't have a candy thermometer you need to get one. When it comes to making candies like this, if you don't get to the desired temp. you will end up with a sticky mess. Also, you will want to have all ingredients measured out and ready to go. Once you start cooking you won't have time to butter the pans or measure out the baking soda.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 3/4 to 1 lb lightly salted peanuts
• 1 rounded tsp. baking soda

Directions:

Mix sugar, corn syrup and water in a medium saucepan. Cook to 242ºf stirring frequently. Remove from heat; add butter and peanuts. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, to 292ºf. Remove from heat; add baking soda. Mix quickly and pour onto buttered pans or cookie sheets. If you like thinner peanut brittle allow to cool slightly and pull until thin. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. Break into pieces and store in airtight containers.