Peanut butter brittle

 
                           PEANUT BUTTER BRITTLE
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Candies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2       c            Sugar
      1/3   c            Chunky Peanut Butter
      1/2   c            Light Corn Syrup
    1       t            Baking Powder
      1/2   c            Water
 
   Grease 2 large baking sheets. Place on wire racks. In
   heavy 1 1/2 quart saucepan, add first 3 ingredients,
   stiring constantly. Boil over medium heat. Cook with
   out stirring til mixture is 300 degrees on candy
   thermometer. Stir in peanut butter, blend well. Remove
   from heat. Quickly, but gently, stir in soda.
   Immediately pour onto cookie sheets. Don't spread.
   Cool for 3 to 5 minutes till cool enough to handle.
   With hands grasp candy by edges, lifting slightly,
   pull as thin as possible. Cool. Break into irregular
   pieces. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 1
   1/4 pounds.
  
 
 
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