Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 cup Spanish peanuts (roasted and lightly salted)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instruction

  • Set oven to its lowest setting.
  • Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner like silpat. You can also lightly butter the pan, or use a layer of nonstick foil. Put the pan in the oven to warm.
  • Put the sugar and corn syrup in a large glass bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Microwave (on full power) for 3 minutes, then stir. Microwave for another 3 minutes.
  • Add the butter and peanuts and stir.
  • Put back in the microwave for 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in the baking soda and vanilla.
  • Quickly turn out the mixture onto the warmed baking sheet. Spread the candy out with a flat spreading knife (I buttered it lightly) as evenly and thinly as you can. Don't worry about getting it symmetrical or neat.
  • Let the candy sit until completely cool and hard, maybe 30 minutes or so, and then remove from the pan and break into pieces.
  • Store the candy in cellophane bags.