Penny Candy and Dr Pepper Peanut Brittle #Recipe

In the 1800s and 1900s general stores would sell lots of penny candy. While at that time even penny's were hard to come by when ever kids did get hold of one they could go to the store keeper and get a scoop of candy out of a jar or bin. A big bag of candy would cost a nickel or a dime and a stick of candy or a few small pieces could be purchased for a penny.

The penny candies were normally hard drops or sticks of sugar that kids would suck on. Flavors of fruit, peppermint and cinnamon were often available. Herbs often flavored the candy in the olden days. Herbs like anise were often used. Many candies of the past often were used for medical uses as well. In addition there were candies that   

• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 3/4 cups butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 cup Dr Pepper
• 2 cups roasted and salted peanuts
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Special equipment:

• Candy thermometer

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1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the sugar, butter, salt, cayenne, Dr Pepper, and peanuts in a pot. Insert a candy thermometer while cooking on medium heat, bring to a boil stirring often. When the temperature reaches 290° F, remove from heat and stir in the soda. Mixture will foam up and double in size. Spread mixture thin on baking sheet using a silicone spatula and let it set. Once hardened, break into pieces and serve. Will keep in an airtight container for 1 week. 
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