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                         COCONUT-PEANUT BRITTLE

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/2   c            Water
  1       c            Corn syrup
  2       c            Sugar
  2       lb           Spanish peanuts (raw)
  1       t            Salt
  1       t            Soda
    1/2   lb           Coconut

 Combine water, corn syrup, sugar, peanuts and salt in
 a heavy 4-quart saucepan. Put in the candy thermometer
 and cook over high heat. Stir frequently until
 temoerature reaches 290 degrees. Remove from heat and
 add the soda. Stir thoroughly, then gradually stir in
 coconut. Stretch with well buttered forks on a well
 buttered surface such as cookie sheets. To stretch,
 spoon out into piles and gently pull apart.



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