2 c. sugar
2 c. shelled peanuts
1 c. white Karo syrup
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda (exactly)

Combine sugar, peanuts and syrup in saucepan. Boil, stirring constantly until peanuts begin to pop and is turning slightly brown (approximately 15 minutes). Take off fire. Add soda. Stir. Pour onto a well greased cookie sheet (grease with butter), let cook. Break into small pieces.

Nannie is Jay's mom. She is a fabulous cook. A Christmas tradition at Jay's family.