1 c. Karo pancake syrup
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. salted peanuts
1 tsp. baking soda

Grease large baking sheet. In a 3-quart saucepan stir first 4 ingredients. Stir constantly over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Cook without stirring until temperature reaches 280 degrees (soft crack). Gradually stir in nuts; cook and stir until temperature reaches 300 degrees (hard crack). Remove; stir in soda. Spread quickly on baking sheet. Cool. Makes 1 1/2 pounds.