Western Chex Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. cocktail peanuts
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. margarine
5 c. Corn Chex cereal

Preparation

Heat brown sugar, corn syrup, water and salt to 250\u00b0 (hard-ball) in heavy 4-quart saucepan over medium heat.
Add nuts. Continue cooking over low heat to 285\u00b0 (brittle in cold water).
Stir constantly.
Remove from heat.
Mix in soda and margarine.
Stir in Chex to coat all pieces.
Work quickly!
Spread on greased baking sheet.
Separate into thin layer with greased fork.
Cool.
Break into bite-size pieces.
Makes about 1 pound.