Memorial Day Recipes

Peanut Brittle

Peanut Brittle

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This sweet favorite is a dessert you can really sink your teeth into. Whip up a batch for company and really impress your friends.

Ingredients

  • 2 C. granulated sugar
  • 2 C. raw Spanish peanuts
  • 1 C. light corn syrup
  • 1 Tbs. butter
  • 1/4 C. water
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

In a heavy pan, boil the sugar, syrup, and water until a hard boil stage is reached on a candy thermometer. Add the peanuts and butter. Reduce the heat and cook until golden brown. Remove from the heat and stir in the soda and vanilla. Pour onto a buttered cookie sheet. Cool. Break into pieces.

Yield: 4-6 servings

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