Instructions: Grease two cookie sheets and keep warm in a 200 degree oven. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 240 degrees

(soft-boil stage). Stir in butter, salt, and peanuts. Continue heating, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300 degrees. Meanwhile combine baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and vanilla. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in baking soda mixture. Quickly pour half the mixture over each cookie sheet. Spread with buttered metal spatula to a 1/4" thickness. Cool.

Break into pieces.

Yield: About 2 1/2 pounds.

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