Cashew Brittle

One of my favorite recipes to make for Christmas is Cashew Brittle. It's so easy to make. A microwave wonder and everyone loves it. It's a tradition.

I can give it to my family and friends and it brings smiles to their faces, hopefully not cavities to their teeth.  Try it!!!!!   Normally I can fill 2 treat bags half full with one batch of this holiday wonder.

Cashew Brittle

2 cups roasted, salted cashew halves with pieces
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup

1tsp butter
1 tsp vanilla

1tsp baking soda

In a 2-quart microwave safe bowl (I use a 2 quart measuring cup with a handle by Pampered Chef), stir together the nuts, sugar, and corn syrup.  Microwave uncovered, on high until the mixture is light brown in color.  Ususally around 6-8 minutes, stirring well at 3-4 minutes.

Meanwhile grease a cookie sheet well with butter.

Use oven mitts to remove the nut mixture from the microwave.  Stir well and mix in butter and vanilla. Mircowave for another 1-2 minutes. Mixture should become caramel colored.

Again make certain to use oven mitts, remove the mixture from the oven and quickly add the baking soda to the nut mixture.  Stir quickly until light and foamy.  Then carefully pour the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet.  Use the back of the spoon to spread out as quickly as possible. The brittle will be thick so I try to spread it out well with the back of a wooden or metal spoon. Caution the mixture is very hot!

Let the brittle stand until completely cool, about 30 minutes.  Break into pieces, serve, or store in airtight containers or treat bags.  Stores well in an airtight container for several weeks, but it probably won't last that long. Enjoy!