Cashew Brittle
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
3
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Ingredients for - Cashew Brittle

1. 2 teaspoons butter, divided -
2. 1 cup sugar -
3. 1/2 cup light corn syrup -
4. 1 to 1-1/2 cups salted cashew halves -
5. 1 teaspoon baking soda -
6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

How to cook deliciously - Cashew Brittle

1. Stage

Grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter.

2. Stage

In a microwave-safe bowl, mix sugar and corn syrup; microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes. Stir to dissolve sugar; microwave 2 minutes longer. Stir in cashews and remaining butter; microwave on high for 40 seconds. Stir; continue microwaving in 20-second intervals until mixture turns a light amber color, about 1-2 minutes. (Mixture will be very hot.) Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy.

3. Stage

Immediately pour onto prepared pan, spreading with a metal spatula; cool slightly. Refrigerate until set, 15-20 minutes.

4. Stage

Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.