CHRISTMAS CRUNCH CANDY
Treat family and friends to a yummy brittle for the holidays. Made with cashews and Rice Krispies, it's loaded with crispy-crunchy goodness. -Amanda McLemore, Maryville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil. Grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. , Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in butter; cook without stirring until mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage), brushing down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water as needed., Remove from heat. Stir in cereal, cashews, baking soda and vanilla. Quickly pour into prepared pan. Using a buttered metal spatula, spread mixture to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool completely; break into pieces., To Make Ahead: Store candy in an airtight container up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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