ingredients

  • 1 8 oz jar peanuts, coursely chopped
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

directions

In 3-quart pyroceramic casserole dish, heat water and butter, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on HIGH until boiling; stir in sugar and molasses. Heat 13 to 14 minutes on HIGH until mixture reads 300-degrees when tested with candy thermometer. Quickly stir in peanuts and baking soda, stirring until soda foams. Pour onto well greased cookie sheet; spread thin. Let stand until candy is hardened; break into small pieces.

Categories

Candy, Desserts

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servings/yield

10 servings