SHORECOOK'S CASHEW BRITTLE

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Through the years I have always made peanut brittle, but when my hubby could no longer have peanuts, I replaced them with cashews. This is one of my biggest requests at Christmas. It makes a nice thank-you gift as well and is a hit at bake sales.

Provided by SHORECOOK

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups salted cashews
1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Combine cashews, sugar, and corn syrup in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave on high until sugar melts and mixture is hot, about 6 1/2 minutes.
  • Stir 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla extract into cashew mixture. Microwave until hot, about 2 1/2 minutes more. Stir baking soda into cashew mixture until light and foamy. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet. Cool completely and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 189.3 mg, Sugar 17 g

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