Servings: 16

Ingredients:

  • White sugar (1/2 cup)
  • Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
  • Light corn syrup (1/2 cup)
  • Salt (1/4 tsp)
  • Water (1/4 cup)
  • Peanuts (1-1/2 cups)
  • Softened butter (2 tbsp)
  • Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
  • Baking soda (1 tsp)

Directions:

  1. Set a cookie sheet in an oven to keep warm.
  2. Add white sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water to a heavy 2 qt or larger saucepan.
  3. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Stir in peanuts, set a candy thermometer in place, and continue stirring frequently.
  5. Shortly before temperature reaches 300°F, set out and grease or line cookie sheet.
  6. When temperature reaches 300°F, remove from heat and immediately stir in butter, vanilla, and baking soda.
  7. Immediately pour onto cookie sheet and gently tilt to spread.
  8. Let cool, then break into pieces.

Notes:

  • If peanuts are roasted, wait until temperature reaches 250°F before adding peanuts.
  • If peanuts are salted, omit salt.