Soft Peanut Brittle

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 0.8 cups plus light
• 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
• 6 servings peanut brittle soft
• 1 cup peanut butter 
• 1 cups peanuts unsalted salted (I use )
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in1 teaspoon water 
• 0.8 teaspoon vanilla 
• 2 tablespoons water 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• sauce pan
• baking paper
• aluminum foil
• stove
• microwave
• measuring cup
• candy thermometer

Directions

1. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick foil or parchment paper.Dissolve baking soda in water and set next to the stove.In a microwave-safe bowl or Pyrex measuring cup, heat the peanut butter for 30 seconds or until it is soft and warm.
2. Add the vanilla to the peanut butter.
3. Combine the sugar, corn syrup and 2 tablespoons of water in a large saucepan. Cook over medium high heat until a candy thermometer reads 275F. Lower heat to slightly, add butter and and peanuts and stir constantly over medium until candy thermometer reads 300 degrees.
4. Remove from heat. Quickly stir in baking soda mixture and softened peanut butter mixture.
5. Pour candy onto prepared cookie sheet and spread as thinly as you can. If you have trouble spreading it, grab a second sheet of parchment paper or non-stick foil and press it down slightly. It should be no more than 1/2 inch thick, but preferably thinner.
6. Sprinkle the finely chopped nuts over the top if desired.