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peanut brittle

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Recipe by
Rose Dailey
East Texas, TX

Another family favorite! my online cookbook: http://tx-cherokee.tripod.com/index.html

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yield serving(s)

Ingredients For peanut brittle

  • 2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    light corn syrup
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3 c
    raw shelled peanuts, skins on
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda

How To Make peanut brittle

  • 1
    Heat sugar, syrup, water and salt to a rolling boil in a heavy iron skillet. Add peanuts. Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly. Cook to hard crack stage (293° F).
  • 2
    Add butter and vanilla, then baking soda. Beat rapidly and pour onto a lightly greased baking sheet, spreading to 1/4-inch thickness. When cool, break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
  • 3
    NOTE: You can change it up by using just 2 cups of peanuts along with 1 cup of flaked coconut.

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