Okay it is the countdown of 10 days to Christmas. Now is the time to start making candy and cookies........as they will keep fine for parties and gifts a few days before Christmas and for Christmas day itself. This recipe I am going to give you..........I have NEVER given to anyone before. I am world famous for my Peanut Brittle..........and if you use this recipe........you will be too. I know everyone has eaten peanut brittle from their aunt or grandma but believe me........this is the best recipe you will ever use! Follow it step by step..........its not that hard to do just takes time and keeping an eye on your candy. This can be made with either peanuts or cashews. Bob loves the cashew brittle. This makes a large recipe. I give little tin containers of peanut brittle to our garbage man and mail lady........its a fun gift.
In a large Heavy pot put: 2 cups sugar, 1 cup corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water
Cook and stir til sugar dissolves. Bring it to boiling: and add 1 cup of butter (2 cubes) stir til butter is melted. Use a candy thermometer (they are cheap and you can buy them now in any grocery store) clipped to the side of the pan but NOT touching the bottom of the pan. Turn heat to med low.........continue to boil.........just stir now and then......til thermometer reaches 280 EXACTLY.......about 30 min or more. Remember when reading the thermometer it must be exact so pay attention.
Stir in 3 cups of nuts.........this is quite stiff........keep on med low heat.........Now cook til thermometer reads EXACTLY 300 degrees.......You need to stir frequently as the nuts will burn on bottom......and around the edge........pay attention. When it reaches 300 remove from the heat and quickly stir in 1 tsp baking soda (have this ready and sitting by the stove) Stir real good. Now pour this mixture onto two cookie sheets (no need to butter) Smooth out as quickly as you can..........Let it cool completely.......then crack your sheet on the edge of the counter and start breaking the candy into pieces.........THAT's IT! You can store this in tupperware or something that has a tight cover...........ENJOY!
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