Sunflower Brittle

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
½ cup water
1 ½ cup raw sunflower seeds, roasted
1 tablespoon butter/margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Butter a 15 x 10 x 1 “ baking pan. Butter sides of a large heavy saucepan. Add sugar, corn syrup, & water, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook & stir over med-low heat til a candy thermometer reads 260 degrees (hardball stage). Stir in sunflower seeds & butter. Cook over medium heat to 300 degrees (hard-crack stage).

Remove from heat; vigorously stir in vanilla extract & baking soda. Pour into prepare baking pans; spread evenly to fill pan. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with wax paper between layers.