Name: Cashew nut Brittle
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews or peanuts; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp baking soda

Cashew nut Brittle

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews or peanuts
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

Line baking sheet or shallow baking pan with foil. Butter foil and metal spatula, set aside. Combine nuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a 6-cup microwave-safe bowl. Cook, uncovered, 4 minutes on High, stir well and cook 4 minutes longer on High. Mixture will be boiling. Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave on High 2 minutes. Add baking soda and stir until light and foamy. Quickly pour into prepared pan. Spread to about 1/4 inch thickness with spatula. Let cool, then break into pieces. Store in airtight container. Makes 1 pound.