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Ingredients
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| light corn syrup: 1/2 cup |
| cashews: 1 cup |
| salted butter: 1 tsp |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
Cashew Brittle (Microwave)
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Prep Time
5 min -
Cook Time
8 min -
Servings
1 serving(s)
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- In 1 1/2 qt casserole, stir together sugar and syrup.
- Micro on high for 4 minutes.
- Stir in cashews.
- Micro on high 3-5 minutes only until light brown.
- Add butter and vanilla, blending well.
- Micro on high 1-2 minutes more.
- Nuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot!
- Add baking soda and stir gently stir until light and foamy.
- Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Cool 30-60 minutes.
- Break into small pieces and store in airtight container.
- NOTE: can sub 1 cup salted peanuts, OR 1 cup pecan halves, OR 1 cup dry roasted almonds with 1 tsp almond extract for the vanilla and omit butter adding 1 cup shredded coconut with the almond extract.