| 1 c. white sugar |
| 1/2 c. light corn syrup |
| 1/4 t. salt |
| 1/4 c. water |
| 1 c. peanuts |
| 2 T. butter, softened |
| 1 t. baking soda |
Grease a large cookie sheet. Set aside.
In a heavy 2 qt. saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanuts. Set candy thermometer in place, stirring frequently until temperature reaches 300°.
Remove frome heat. Immediately stir in butter or margarine and baking soda; pour at once onto cookie sheet. With two forks, lift and pull mixture into a rectangle about 14x12 inches. Cool. Snap candy into pieces.