Ingredients:

• 3⁄4 tsp. baking soda
• 1⁄2 tsp. water
• 1⁄2 tsp. vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup vegan sugar (Whole Foods Organic or Vegan Sugar)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 1⁄2 Tbs. vegan margarine (Earth Balance or Soy Garden)
• 1 1⁄2 cups shelled, raw Spanish peanuts
• 1⁄2 tsp. salt

To Prepare:

1. Grease two large baking sheets and keep them warm.
2. In a small bowl or cup, combine baking soda, 1⁄2 tsp. water and vanilla. Set aside.
3. In a large stockpot, combine sugar, 1⁄2 cup water and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 240 degrees.
4. Stir in margarine and peanuts. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, to 300 degrees. Remove from heat immediately to avoid burning.Stir in baking soda and vanilla mixture, and then pour half of mixture out onto each baking sheet. Spread evenly to 1⁄4 inch thick.
5. Allow to cool, then break into pieces.

Makes 1 pound

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