DR PEPPER PEANUT BRITTLE

1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup Dr Pepper
2 cups raw shelled peanuts
1/2 teaspoon soda

Place all ingredients into a heavy saucepan except the soda. Boil, stirring often, until temperature reaches 290 degrees F.*

Remove from heat, stir in baking soda.

Pour into 15 x 10-inch pan. Cool and break into pieces.

*If using cold water test method, cook to brittle stage.

Makes 1 3/4 pounds
Source: Cooking with Dr Pepper and 7UP

Category:  Desserts, Candy, Chocolate
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