Recipe - Cashew-Nut Brittle

1 One half cup Roasted unsalted cashews (or
peanuts) (see note)
One half cup Light corn syrup
One half teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Baking soda

From: blkcat!Leti.Labell@uunet.uu.net (Leti Labell)

Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1993 11:31:08 0500

From Family Circle's _Christmas Helps and Holiday Baking. 1993

NOTE: if you only have salted cashews, as I did, rinse them in a colander
and dry them with a paper towel.

Line baking sheet or shallow baking pan with foil. Butter foil and metal
spatula; set aside.

Combine nuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a 6cup microwavesafe bowl.
Cook, uncovered, 4 minutes on High; stir well and cook 4 minutes longer on
High. Mixture will be boiling.

Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave on High 2 minutes. Add baking soda
and stir until light and foamy. Quickly pour into prepared pan. Spread to
about One fourth inch thickness with spatula.

Let cool, then break into pieces. Store in airtight container. (I wrapped
the pieces in plastic wrap.) Makes 1 pound.

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/CANDY

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