Puffed Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. Karo light syrup
1 c. sugar
1 block butter
1 c. raw peanuts
7 to 8 c. puffed rice (Safeway brand in plastic bag makes 2 recipes)

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients on medium heat.
Boil until bubbly and mixture turns light brown in color (about 10 minutes).
Add puffed rice.
If using unsalted peanuts, add with puffed rice.
(Turn heat off for electric stove.
Turn gas stove to low heat.)
Put in 9 x 12-inch buttered pan.
Press into shape of pan.
Careful!
It will be very hot! Work quickly!
Turn over on board and cut while still warm.
Cool before eating.