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Old-fashioned peanut brittle is a classic favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup light syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup raw peanuts
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
- In saucepan, mix sugar, water and syrup; cook over moderate heat until a small amount of mixture forms a soft ball when tested in cold water (235 to 245 F).
- Add salt, butter and peanuts, and continue cooking, stirring often, until candy becomes golden brown. Add baking soda; stir up and pour immediately on large sheet of heavy wax paper.
- Cool thoroughly, then break into pieces.
Interested in some more special treats for Thanksgiving and Christmas? Whip up some of the homemade delights featured in Recipe Box: Holiday Candy Recipes.
Associate Editor Jean Teller is sure she’s not the only one to consider the candy and desserts one of the best – and certainly the most tasty – parts of the holiday season.
