Molasses Peanut Crunch Recipe
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Molasses Peanut Crunch

1 c Molasses
1 c Sugar
2 tb Shortening
1/8 ts Soda
2 1/2 c Peanuts chopped

Combine molasses, sugar, and shortening; cook slowly, stirring constantly, until temperature reaches 252 degrees (or when a small quantity dropped in cold water forms firm ball).

Remove from heat; add soda; stir until bubbling stops. Add nuts.

Pour into greased shallow pan. Cool slightly; cut in small squares or bars. Wrap in waxed paper.

Yield: about 1-3/4 lbs.

 

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