CHRISTMAS CRUNCH CANDY

Christmas Crunch Candy image

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

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup salted cashews
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.