Cashew Brittle
Description
No fussing with candy thermometers for this quick and easy cashew brittle recipe--it's cooked entirely in the microwave and ready to eat in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
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2 cups white sugar
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1 cup light corn syrup
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3 cups unsalted cashews, a mixture of whole and chopped
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2 teaspoons butter
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
1
Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons butter all over a rimmed baking sheet until heavily coated.
2
Stir sugar and corn syrup together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 4 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 3 minutes longer.
3
Stir in cashews, 2 teaspoons butter, and salt. Microwave until mixture turns a light amber color, 1 minute to 1 minute 40 seconds; mixture will be very hot. Quickly stir in baking powder and vanilla extract until light and well mixed. Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet immediately and spread with a metal spatula.
4
Place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 20 minutes. Break into small pieces.