Pecan or Cashew Brittle
Why let peanuts have all the fun? Here's a recipe for a delicious brittle that can utilize cashews, pecans, or any combination for
the nuts in your family.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecan halves or cashews
1 teaspoon margarine or butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
DIRECTIONS
In greased 2-quart glass measure, cook sugar, corn syrup, and salt on High 2 to 3 minutes until boiling. Cook 4 minutes.
Stir in nuts, butter, vanilla, and cinnamon. Cook 2 minutes.
Immediately, stir in baking soda until light and foamy.
Quickly pour onto greased cookie sheet; spread.
Cool; break into pieces. Makes 1 pound.
CLEAN-UP TIP
After cooking the candy, allow the glass measure to cool to room temperature before cleaning. Do not attempt to chip the hardened
brittle off the glass. For easiest clean-up, fill the measure with water, then heat on High 10 minutes. Sugar will soften and wash
off quickly.
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