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Nellie's Peanut Brittle

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Nellie's Peanut Brittle

Recipe By :Katie, from Nellie W.
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light Karo syrup
dash salt
1 cup raw peanuts
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
dribble lemon extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Mix sugar, Karo and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook to 270F.

Add peanuts and cook to 310F, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and add vanilla, butter, baking soda and lemon extract. As you stir the candy will foam.

Pour onto buttered cookie sheet. Rub spatula across to break bubbles.