Peanut Butter Brittle

Peanut Butter Brittle

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.