Directions
- 1
In 1½-quart casserole, stir together sugar and syrup.
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Microwave on high 4 minutes.
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(Temperature and time may have to be adjusted according to your microwave.)
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Stir in peanuts and microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes, until light brown.
- 5
Add butter and vanilla to syrup blending well.
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Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes.
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Peanuts will be brown and syrup very hot.
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Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.
- 9
Quickly pour mixture onto a greased cookie sheet.
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Let cool 1 hour.
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Break into pieces.
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Store in airtight container.
Published August 11, 2026 · straight from the family recipe box, exactly as the family wrote it.
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