Name: Cashew Brittle
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: Butter, or as needed - 1 ½ tablespoons; White sugar - 2 cups; Light corn syrup - 1 cup; Unsalted cashews, a mixture of whole and chopped - 3 cups; Butter - 2 teaspoons; Salt - 1 teaspoon; Baking powder - 2 teaspoons; Vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons

Recipe information

Cooking:

5 min.

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Ingredients for - Cashew Brittle

1. Butter, or as needed - 1 ½ tablespoons

2. White sugar - 2 cups

3. Light corn syrup - 1 cup

4. Unsalted cashews, a mixture of whole and chopped - 3 cups

5. Butter - 2 teaspoons

6. Salt - 1 teaspoon

7. Baking powder - 2 teaspoons

8. Vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons

How to cook deliciously - Cashew Brittle

1. Stage

Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons butter all over a rimmed baking sheet until heavily coated.

2. Stage

Stir sugar and corn syrup together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 4 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 3 minutes longer.

3. Stage

Stir in cashews, 2 teaspoons butter, and salt. Microwave until mixture turns a light amber color, 1 minute to 1 minute 40 seconds; mixture will be very hot. Quickly stir in baking powder and vanilla extract until light and well mixed. Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet immediately and spread with a metal spatula.

4. Stage

Place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 20 minutes. Break into small pieces.