CASHEW BRITTLE (MICROWAVE)

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From GE Microwave cookbook, 1977. Fast and easy brittle that sure beats standing over the stove stirring! Have made this so many times I can count them all.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Candy

Time 13m

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1 cup cashews
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In 1 1/2 qt casserole, stir together sugar and syrup.
  • Micro on high for 4 minutes.
  • Stir in cashews.
  • Micro on high 3-5 minutes only until light brown.
  • Add butter and vanilla, blending well.
  • Micro on high 1-2 minutes more.
  • Nuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot!
  • Add baking soda and stir gently stir until light and foamy.
  • Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Cool 30-60 minutes.
  • Break into small pieces and store in airtight container.
  • NOTE: can sub 1 cup salted peanuts, OR 1 cup pecan halves, OR 1 cup dry roasted almonds with 1 tsp almond extract for the vanilla and omit butter adding 1 cup shredded coconut with the almond extract.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2088.6, Fat 67.6, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 2268.4, Carbohydrate 376.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 252.9, Protein 21

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