Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup water (+ 1 tsp, divided)
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 Tbsp butter (salted)
  • 1 pound shelled, unroasted, raw peanuts ((about 3 1/2 cups))

Instruction

  • Prepare 2 baking sheets (15 x 12 inches) with parchment paper and set aside. Keep pans warm.
  • Combine soda, 1 tsp water, and vanilla and set aside.
  • Combine sugar, 1 cup water, and the corn syrup in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to 240°F on candy thermometer.
  • Stir in butter and peanuts. Cook, stirring constantly to 300°F. Watch carefully so mixture doesn’t burn.
  • Immediately move from the heat and stir in the soda mixture. The mixture will foam and change texture.
  • Pour half the mixture into each warm baking sheet and quickly tilt/spread in to 1/4-inch thick layer.
  • Cool for at least 30 minutes; break candy into pieces and serve.