Name: Coconut Cashew Brittle
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 tablespons plus 1 cup butter, divided -; 2 cups cashew halves -; 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut -; 2 cups sugar -; 1 cup light corn syrup -; 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon water, divided -; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract -; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda -

Recipe information

Cooking:

25 min.

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Ingredients for - Coconut Cashew Brittle

1. 2 tablespons plus 1 cup butter, divided -

2. 2 cups cashew halves -

3. 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut -

4. 2 cups sugar -

5. 1 cup light corn syrup -

6. 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon water, divided -

7. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract -

8. 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda -

How to cook deliciously - Coconut Cashew Brittle

1. Stage

Butter two 15x10x1-in. pans with 1 tablespoon butter each; set aside.

2. Stage

Combine cashews and coconut on a third 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

3. Stage

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Add remaining butter; cook and stir until butter is melted. Continue cooking, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage).

4. Stage

Meanwhile, combine the vanilla, baking soda and remaining water. Remove saucepan from the heat; add cashews and coconut. Add baking soda mixture; stir until light and foamy. Quickly pour onto prepared baking sheets. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.