DR. PEPPER /MEXI COKE PEANUT BRITTLE

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You have to use the Dr. Pepper or Mexican coke that's made with cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.--------------------------------------------------------------------------- From homesicktexan.blogspot.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adapted from cooking with Dr. Pepper and 7-Up.

Provided by ThatSouthernBelle

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

Yield 1 1/2 lbs, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup Dr. Pepper cola or 1/4 cup Coca-Cola, with sugar not high fructose corn syurp
2 cups dry roasted salted peanuts, shelled
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine all the ingredients except for the baking soda in a pot, cook on medium heat and bring to a boil stirring often.
  • When the temperature reaches 290 degrees, remove from heat and stir in soda. Mixture will foam up and double in size.
  • Spread mixture thin on baking sheet using a silicone spatula.
  • When mixture cools and hardens (about half an hour), break into pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.6, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 732.4, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 22.9, Protein 9.1

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