Recipe#12903

Title: Cashew Brittle

Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes 
 From: blkcat!Leti.Labell@uunet.uu.net (Leti Labell) 
 Subject: Cashew-Nut Brittle 
 Message-ID: <755781627.AA07299@blkcat.UUCP> 
 Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1993 11:31:08 -0500 

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