Peanut brittle

Peanut brittle

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• raw peanuts - 2 c
• light Karo syrup - 1/2 c
• paraffin wax - 1 tsp

How to make peanut brittle:

Mix in a heavy skillet the Karo syrup and sugar; heat. Add 2 cups raw peanuts and cook until light beige in color. Add the paraffin and remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Do this fast as it will foam and need to be put on a greased cookie sheet and spread thin before it hardens. Cool and break into small pieces. Store in airtight container.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Fruit, Candy.