Author Adapted by Lisa Fain from Cooking With Dr Pepper and 7Up
Ingredients
1 1/4cupssugar
3/4cupsbutter
1 1/2teaspoonskosher salt
1/2teaspooncayenne
1/4cupDr Pepper
2cupsroasted and salted peanuts
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
Special equipment:
Candy thermometer
Instructions
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.