Cashew Brittle

Name: Cashew Brittle
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3/4 pound.
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter, divided; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1 to 1-1/2 cups salted cashew halves; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Prep: 30 min + chilling

Makes

3/4 pound

I like this quick and easy recipe because it doesn't require a candy thermometer. It also makes a wonderful gift for nut lovers on your list. —Rhonda Glenn, Prince Frederick, Maryland

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 to 1-1/2 cups salted cashew halves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter.
In a microwave-safe bowl, mix sugar and corn syrup; microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes. Stir to dissolve sugar; microwave 2 minutes longer. Stir in cashews and remaining butter; microwave on high for 40 seconds. Stir; continue microwaving in 20-second intervals until mixture turns a light amber color, about 1-2 minutes. (Mixture will be very hot.) Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy.
Immediately pour onto prepared pan, spreading with a metal spatula; cool slightly. Refrigerate until set, 15-20 minutes.
Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 ounce: 184 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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