Microwave Cashew Brittle

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This seven-ingredient recipe is for microwave cashew brittle. It's super easy and buttery and can be made in just about 10 minutes in the microwave.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
2 cups salted roasted cashews
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1 Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter.
2 Combine cashews, sugar, and corn syrup in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir; microwave 3 minutes more. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, vanilla extract, and butter flavoring until combined. Microwave 2 minutes more.
3 Immediately add baking soda; stir and fold until mixture is fluffy. Working quickly, spread mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet; let sit until completely cooled. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight bag or container.