Butter a cookie sheet and set aside. Mix water, sugar, peanuts, and syrup in a 2 quart sauce pan. Bring to a boil.
Cook until candy thermometer reaches hard crack stage (310°F). Remove from heat.
Quickly stir in baking soda and butter. Will harden rapidly.
Pour quickly onto a buttered cookie sheet and let stand for about an hour to cool. Break up into pieces.
Enjoy!
Submitted by: Brenda Chatom