*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Coconut Peanut Brittle

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

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

  Combine water, corn syrup, sugar, peanuts, and salt in a heavy
  4 qt saucepan. Put in the candy thermometer and cook over high
  heat. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 290 F. 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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