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                         PEANUT BUTTER BRITTLE

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       c            Sugar
    1/3   c            Chunky Peanut Butter
    1/2   c            Light Corn Syrup
  1       t            Baking Powder
    1/2   c            Water

 Grease 2 large baking sheets. Place on wire racks. In
 heavy 1 1/2 quart saucepan, add first 3 ingredients,
 stiring constantly. Boil over medium heat. Cook with
 out stirring til mixture is 300 degrees on candy
 thermometer. Stir in peanut butter, blend well. Remove
 from heat. Quickly, but gently, stir in soda.
 Immediately pour onto cookie sheets. Don't spread.
 Cool for 3 to 5 minutes till cool enough to handle.
 With hands grasp candy by edges, lifting slightly,
 pull as thin as possible. Cool. Break into irregular
 pieces. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 1
 1/4 pounds.



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