"Nutcracker" Mixed-Nut Brittle in the Microwave
Description
Power up your microwave for a quick and easy mixed-nut brittle that brings instant joy to the holidays!
Ingredients
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1 serving cooking spray
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup light corn syrup
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1 1/2 cups mixed raw nut halves and pieces
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or more as needed
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, or to taste
Directions
1
Butter a 10x15-inch baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
2
Spray a heatproof spoon with cooking spray. Stir sugar and corn syrup together in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl using the greased spoon. Microwave on high until very bubbly, 2 1/2 to 4 minutes.
3
Quickly stir in nuts and butter. Continue microwaving until bubbles begin to take on a light caramel color, another 2 1/2 to 4 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure the nuts don't burn. Add vanilla extract and baking soda, stirring quickly until bubbly and combined.
4
Immediately pour mixture onto the prepared sheet pan in a thin layer. Sprinkle with sea salt. Allow to cool and set before breaking into pieces, 30 to 40 minutes.