3 c. granulated sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
2 1/3 c. salted peanuts or coconut
4 tsp. unsalted butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking soda

In a large pot with tight lid combine sugar, syrup and water; cover pot and cook on high heat. Takes 5 minutes to boil. Place candy thermometer heat 230°F; add peanuts or coconut. Stir with metal spoon. Boil to 300°F; takes about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; add butter, vanilla and baking soda. Stir. Cool 1 hour. Crack and serve.