Kansas Snapshots by Gloria Freeland - March 10, 2023

Dave's Peanut Brittle Recipe

1 cup raw peanuts
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon baking soda

- Combine first four in a measuring cup suitable for microwaving
- Microwave 7 minutes in an 1100-Watt microwave, correspondingly longer for lower power units, stirring frequently after 4 minutes
- Add butter and vanilla and microwave for 1-to-2 minutes more
- Add baking soda and stir until foamy
- Pour onto lightly-greased cookie sheet.
- Cool for 1/2-to-1 hour and then break into pieces.