Shorecook's Cashew Brittle

Name: Shorecook's Cashew Brittle recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 15 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 ½ cups salted cashews; 1 cup white sugar; ½ cup light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking soda

by Hazel Cox 1 year ago

4.6 (10)

10 minutes

175.6 kcal

26.2 g carbs

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Description

Through the years I have always made peanut brittle, but when my hubby could no longer have peanuts, I replaced them with cashews. This is one of my biggest requests at Christmas. It makes a nice thank-you gift as well and is a hit at bake sales.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups salted cashews
1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon butter.
2. Combine cashews, sugar, and corn syrup in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave on high until sugar melts and mixture is hot, about 6 1/2 minutes.
3. Stir 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla extract into cashew mixture. Microwave until hot, about 2 1/2 minutes more. Stir baking soda into cashew mixture until light and foamy. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet. Cool completely and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 15 servings

calories: 175.6 kcal

carbohydrates: 26.2 g

protein: 2.1 g

saturated fat: 2.2 g

cholesterol: 4.1 mg

sodium: 189.3 mg

fiber: 0.4 g

sugar: 17 g