Raggedy Ann Brittle

From a newspaper clipping. Prep time does not include cooling time.

Combine cornflakes , raisins , and nuts in a large pan and place them in the oven to warm.

Boil the other ingredients until the syrup reaches 300 or spins a hard brittle thread.

Pour the syrup slowly over the cornflake mixture , blending lightly but thoroughly.

Spread out thinly on wax paper.

Avoid packing.

Cool and break or cut into pieces.

corn flakes, seedless raisin, nutmeats, sugar, butter, vinegar, water, salt