Peanut Brittle

2 c Sugar
1 c Light corn syrup
1 c Water
1 tb Margarine or butter
2 c Peanuts
1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Baking soda

Generously butter 2 cookies sheets. In large heavy saucepan,
combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook until sugar dissolves,
stirring constantly. Continue cooking until candy thermometer
reaches hard crack stage (300øF.), stirring occasionally. Remove
from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour onto cookie sheets;
spread as thin as possible. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store
in airtight container in cool dry place.

Makes 2 lbs.