Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
2 c. unsalted peanuts
1 tsp. butter or margarine
1/4 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup water in medium saucepan; stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
Continue cooking without stirring until a little in cold water forms a soft ball (takes about 15 minutes).
Add peanuts; cook until syrup turns golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Add butter and soda, stirring just enough to mix.
Pour onto greased cookie sheet, forming a large square of brittle.
Cool, then break into pieces.