Ingredients
| 2 c. sugar |
| 1 c. corn syrup |
| ½ c. water |
| 2 ½ c. shelled raw redskin peanuts (leave skins on) |
| 2 tsp. baking soda |
Preparation
1. In a boiler or large saucepan, bring sugar, syrup and water to a rolling boil. Add peanuts and bring to a hard boil. Stir constantly until syrup becomes hard and brittle.
2. When a little bit is placed in a cup of cold water, it should turn hard. If it does, take the syrup out of the water and test it to make sure it’s crunchy. If not, continue boiling.
3. When ready, quickly stir in baking soda and immediately pour into a large (12×16-inch) and completely buttered baking pan that has sides, making sure that the sides are buttered too. Let cool completely. Break into 2- to 3-inch pieces.
Makes about 40 pieces
Nutritional Information (Serving Size=1 piece): Calories: 110; Fat: 4.5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 65mg; Total Carbohydrates: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 16g; Protein: 2g.
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