Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raw peanuts
1/2 c. hot water
1/2 c. white Karo syrup
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 stick margarine
1 Tbsp. soda

Preparation

Mix sugar, Karo syrup and water in heavy skillet.
Cook about 10 minutes (until you see a white string thread), stirring occasionally.
Add peanuts; cook about 8 minutes or until mixture turns light caramel color (stir constantly).
Add margarine and stir real fast until margarine melts.
Add baking soda; stir until well mixed.
Pour onto a heavily buttered platter or cookie sheet. Let cool then break into pieces.