Update my dinner status, I'm making this tonight.
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Servings: 6 Servings
Total Time (median): 0 : 00 Active Time: 0 : 00
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Ingredients
- 2 cups SUGAR
- 1 cup LIGHT CORN SYRUP
- 1/4 cup WATER
- 2 cups RAW PEANUTS
- 3 tablespoons BUTTER OR MARGARINE
- 1 teaspoon VANILLA EXTRACT
- 1 teaspoon BAKING SODA
- 1/4 teaspoon SALT
- 1 * CAN ADD JALEPENO PEPERS TO MIX FOR A SPICY BRIT
Preparation
ADD SUGAR, CORN SYRUP AND WATER AND PLACE IN A LARGE SAUCEPAN. COOK UNTIL SUGAR DISSOLVES ON A MEDIUM-LOW HEAT, STIRRING CONSTANTLY TO AVOID BURING SUGAR. THE, PLACE A LID AND COOK OVER MEDIUM HEAT FOR 2-3 MINUTES TO WASH DOWN SUGAR CRYSTALS FROM SIDES OF PAN. ADD PEANUTS; COOK, STIR OCCASIONALLY, UNTIL MIXTURE REACHES HARD CRACK STAGE (300) REMOVE FROM HEAT. STIR IN BUTTER, VANILLA, SODA, AND SALT. WORK RAPIDLY AND POUR MIXTURE INTO A BUTTERED 15 X 10 X 1 INCH JELLYROLL PAN; SPREAD IN A THIN LAYER. LET COOK COMPLETELY; BREAK INTO PIECES. STIR IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER. YIELD: ABOUT 2 LBS. PS YOU CAN ADD JALEPANO PEPPERS* FOR A SPICY BRITTLE.
