MACADAMIA ALMOND BRITTLE

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This is a nuttier version of a basic brittle recipe. I added macadamia nuts - my favorites - and the brittle turned out tastier than ever. I love making this crisp snack because the results are impressive...and the job goes fast using the microwave. -Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
3/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

In a 1-1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir in nuts. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Quickly stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. , When bubbles subside, pour onto a greased baking sheet, spreading as thinly as possible with a metal spatula. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between the layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.