MULTI-NUT BRITTLE

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What a great gourmet gift to give---Yummy nuts and caramel as sweet as candy, Tip: the caramel gets very hot, so be careful when stirring. Cook time does not include cooling time.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
1 (12 ounce) can premium mixed nuts
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Generously butter a cookie sheet.
  • In a large saucepan over high heat, cook sugar, water, and corn syrup until mixture reaches 280 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • Slowly add nuts and cook, stirring, until temperature reaches 300 degrees; turn off heat.
  • Carefully stir in butter and vanilla until blended; add baking soda and stir vigorously but cautiously; pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheet and spread as thinly as possible with a wooden spoon.
  • Cool completely; Break cooled candy into pieces; store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4785.8, Fat 326.3, SaturatedFat 52.3, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 5188.9, Carbohydrate 433.3, Fiber 54, Sugar 223.6, Protein 104

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