Peanut Brittle

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Peanut Brittle

Recipe By : Cory Lewkowicz lewkowicz@BINAH.CC.brandeis.edu
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes And Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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200 g sugar
110 ml corn syrup
150 g roasted peanuts
1 tsp butter
1 tsp baking soda

1. In 1 1/3 l casserole dish, stir together sugar and syrup. Microwave at
high, for 4 minutes.

2. Stir in peanuts. Microwave at high, 3-5 minutes.

3. Add butter and vanilla (our friend didn't say exactly how much, you
will need to experiment with this) -- blend well. Microwave at high, 1-2
minutes.

4. Add baking soda (sprinkle to cover top), and gently stir until light
and foamy. Pour mixture onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Cool 1/2 - 1
hour.

5. When cool break into small pieces and store in air tight container.

Difficulty : easy.
Precision : approximate measurements.

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