Recipes from Amish Country :: Amish Pies, Cakes, and other Desserts
2 c. sugar 1 c. white Karo syrup 1/2 c. water 1 (8 ounce) pkg. raw peanuts 1/4 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. baking soda, sifted Have ready a buttered cookie sheet. Cook sugar, water and syrup until mixture threads (approximately 10 to 12 mins.). Add salt and raw peanuts and stir constantly. Cook until peanuts are toasty brown (approximately 10 mins.). Remove from heat and add baking soda. Stir quickly and thoroughly. Pour at once onto prepared cookie sheet. Let mixture spread itself. Cool and break into pieces.
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