JELLY BEAN BRITTLE

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"Here's a fun version of brittle that's perfect for Easter," suggests Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas. "The jelly beans add both color and flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, divided
2-1/2 cups small jelly beans
3 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

Line two 15x10x1-in. pans with foil. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; brush over foil. Sprinkle evenly with jelly beans., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in remaining butter and salt; cook until a thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring frequently., Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Immediately pour over jelly beans. Spread with a buttered metal spatula. Cool completely. , Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.