SPICED RUM-NUT BRITTLE

Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle image

Seasoned with cayenne pepper and cinnamon, this spicy microwave brittle packs its own heat and warms up holiday visitors. It also makes a superb stocking stuffer! -Terri McKitrick, Delafield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Microwave 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in the cashews, pecans, butter, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and nutmeg. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot). Quickly stir in baking soda and extracts until light and foamy. Immediately pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula. Cool completely. Break into pieces; store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.