Name: Nutcracker Mixed-Nut Brittle in the Microwave
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Cooking spray - 1 serving; White sugar - 1 cup; Light corn syrup - ½ cup; Mixed raw nut halves and pieces - 1 ½ cups; Unsalted butter, or more as needed - 1 tablespoon; Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon; Baking soda - 1 teaspoon; Coarse sea salt, or to taste (Optional) - ½ teaspoon

Ingredients for - Nutcracker Mixed-Nut Brittle in the Microwave

1. Cooking spray 1 serving

2. White sugar 1 cup

3. Light corn syrup ½ cup

4. Mixed raw nut halves and pieces 1 ½ cups

5. Unsalted butter, or more as needed 1 tablespoon

6. Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon

7. Baking soda 1 teaspoon

8. Coarse sea salt, or to taste (Optional) ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Nutcracker Mixed-Nut Brittle in the Microwave

1 . Stage

Butter a 10x15-inch baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

2 . Stage

Spray a heatproof spoon with cooking spray. Stir sugar and corn syrup together in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl using the greased spoon. Microwave on high until very bubbly, 2 1/2 to 4 minutes.

3 . Stage

Quickly stir in nuts and butter. Continue microwaving until bubbles begin to take on a light caramel color, another 2 1/2 to 4 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure the nuts don't burn. Add vanilla extract and baking soda, stirring quickly until bubbly and combined.

4 . Stage

Immediately pour mixture onto the prepared sheet pan in a thin layer. Sprinkle with sea salt. Allow to cool and set before breaking into pieces, 30 to 40 minutes.