PEANUT BRITTLE IS PERFECT FOR SMALL GIFTS AND EASY TO MAKE.



2 cups sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 cup butter (cut into cubes)
2 cups Spanish Peanuts
1 tsp. baking soda

Butter 2 (15x10x1-inch) baking sheets; set aside.

Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in 3-quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8-12 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a full boil .

Add butter; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 15-25 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 280°F, or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a hard but pliable strand.

Stir in peanuts; continue cooking, stirring constantly, 10-12 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 305°F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a hard brittle strand. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.

Pour mixture immediately onto prepared sheets; spread evenly to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cool completely.

Break into pieces. Store in container with tight-fitting lid.