MIXED NUT BRITTLE

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Peanut brittle is done one better when prepared with mixed nuts instead. This impressive candy is simply delicious. I like to pack some in pretty plastic bags to give as gifts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
4 cups mixed nuts
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Uncover and cook until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage)., Meanwhile, grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Place nuts in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans; bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until warm. (Keep warm until ready to use.), Remove sugar mixture from the heat; carefully stir in the nuts, vanilla, salt and remaining butter. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool completely; break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.