1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. Planter's peanuts
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. butter
5 c. Corn Chex cereal

Heat brown sugar, corn syrup, water and salt to 250 degrees (hard ball) in heavy 4 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add nuts. Continue cooking over low heat to 285 degrees (brittle in cold water). Stir constantly. Remove from heat. Mix in soda and butter. Stir in Chex to coat all pieces.

Work quickly. Spread on greased baking sheet. Separate into thin layer with 2 greased forks. Cool. Break into bite-size pieces. Makes about 1 pound.