COCONUT-MACADAMIA NUT BRITTLE

Coconut-Macadamia Nut Brittle image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
3/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple
3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Grease 17x12-inch half-sheet pan or 15x10x1-inch pan with butter.
In large microwavable bowl, mix sugar and corn syrup. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap; microwave on High 4 minutes. Uncover; microwave 7 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown. Stir in nuts, coconut and pineapple. Microwave 1 minute longer or until boiling. Stir in 3 tablespoons butter, the baking soda and vanilla.
Immediately pour into pan and spread evenly with lightly greased offset spatula. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Break into 2-inch pieces. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 65 mg