Cashew
Brittle
2 cups salted roasted cashews or peanuts
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Karo light corn syrup
1 TBLSP. margarine or butter
1/2 Tsp. butter flavoring
1 Tsp. real vanilla
1 Tsp. baking soda
Mix cashews/peanuts, sugar and corn syrup in a med. sized pyrex bowl. Microwave on
high for 4 min. Take out and stir. Microwave 3 more minutes. Take out and add the butter,
butter flavoring and vanilla. Stir and return to microwave for 2 min. Take out and add the
baking soda. Stir and fold until mixture is fluffy. Work quickly and spread out evenly on
a lightly buttered cookie sheet. Let sit until completely cooled. Break into pieces and
keep in an airtight bag or container. Enjoy! (This was tested in a 1000 watt
microwave)(Adjust your time with the wattage of your microwave) |