Package this brittle in a decorative glass jar, tin or gift box and add a holiday decoration or bow on top as a perfect gift for a friend.
| 2 |
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cups sugar |
| 1 |
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cup light corn syrup |
| 1/2 |
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cup water |
| 1 |
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cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, cut into chunks |
| 2 |
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cups raw Spanish peanuts |
| 1 |
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teaspoon baking soda |
Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in 3-quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a full boil (8 to 12 minutes).
Add butter; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reaches 280°F. or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a hard but pliable strand (15 to 25 minutes).
Meanwhile, butter 2 baking sheets; set aside.
Stir in peanuts; continue cooking, stirring constantly, until candy thermometer reaches 305°F. or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a hard brittle strand (10 to 12 minutes).
Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Immediately pour mixture onto prepared baking sheets; spread evenly to about 1/4-inch thick. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in container with tight-fitting lid.
Recipe Tip
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