Molasses Brittle

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ConfectionsCakes, Cookies and Confections

Ingredients

• 1 c. molasses
• 1 c. sugar—brown or white
• 1 tbsp. vinegar
• ½ tsp. lemon extract
• 1 c. peanut meats
• ¾ tsp. soda
• 1 tbsp. butter

Directions

1. Boil molasses, sugar, butter and vinegar slowly until when tested in cold water it is brittle or cracks 290°F–300°F.
2. Add extract and soda and beat for one minute or until it foams up well.
3. Add half of peanuts and pour at once onto well buttered slab and roll out very thin.
4. Stick the remaining peanuts on top.
5. When cool break into pieces.