Cashew Brittle (Microwave)
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- Number of Servings: 18
Ingredients
1 Cup Granulated Sugar1/2 Cup Karo Light Corn SyrupDash (1/16 t) Salt1 1/2 cups (apx 7.5 oz) Cashews1 Tablespoon Butter1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Soda1 Teaspoon (liberal) Vanilla Extract (not imitation)
Liberally grease large cookie sheet; set aside
In a small container combine baking soda & vanilla; set aside.
In a large flat-bottom microwave proof casserole dish
Combine sugar, syrup, salt and nuts. Mix to combine
COOK ON HIGH FOR 3 MINUTES; stir and return to microwave; COOK ON HIGH FOR 3 MINUTES;
stir, return to microwave; COOK ON HIGH FOR 2 MINUTES (for a total cooking time of 8 minutes).
Remove from microwave and immediately stir in butter and soda/vanilla mixture, stiring until combined and fluffy. Quickly pour mixture onto greased cookie sheet. Let set at room temperature until hard; crack into pieces and ENJOY.
Serving Size: makes 18 - 1 oz pieces
Number of Servings: 18
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PENNYINAK.
In a small container combine baking soda & vanilla; set aside.
In a large flat-bottom microwave proof casserole dish
Combine sugar, syrup, salt and nuts. Mix to combine
COOK ON HIGH FOR 3 MINUTES; stir and return to microwave; COOK ON HIGH FOR 3 MINUTES;
stir, return to microwave; COOK ON HIGH FOR 2 MINUTES (for a total cooking time of 8 minutes).
Remove from microwave and immediately stir in butter and soda/vanilla mixture, stiring until combined and fluffy. Quickly pour mixture onto greased cookie sheet. Let set at room temperature until hard; crack into pieces and ENJOY.
Serving Size: makes 18 - 1 oz pieces
Number of Servings: 18
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PENNYINAK.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 117.6
- Total Fat: 6.0 g
- Cholesterol: 1.7 mg
- Sodium: 166.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 15.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 2.1 g
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