MICROWAVE PECAN BRITTLE

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A friend gave me some of this a few years ago for Christmas and I couldn't stop eating it. I thought it was the best thing I ever tasted, so I got the recipe from her and now I make it for gifts.

Provided by Cathy Smith

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c pecans, halved
1 tsp butter
1 c white sugar
1/2 c white corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
MICROWAVE PECAN BRITTLE

Steps:

  • 1. In a microwave, cook or pecans, sugar, corn syrup for 4 minutes. Add a teaspoon of butter or margarine and a teaspoon of vanilla, stir and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • 2. Remove and add a teaspoon of baking soda. Stir until light and foamy.
  • 3. Pour into a greased cookie sheet, let cool one hour. Flip over and crack with back of a spoon into desired pieces.
  • 4. Note: Be sure to use a microwave safe bowl. Be very careful not to get the hot mixture on you. You may have to adjust times according to your microwave.

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