Cashew Brittle

Cashew Brittle

Recipe by Criss & Sarah from allrecipes.com

Dessert 35 Mins.

Ingredients

24

24 servings

  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter, or as needed
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 cups unsalted cashews, a mixture of whole and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons butter all over a rimmed baking sheet until heavily coated.
  • Stir sugar and corn syrup together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 4 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 3 minutes longer.
  • Stir in cashews, 2 teaspoons butter, and salt. Microwave until mixture turns a light amber color, 1 minute to 1 minute 40 seconds; mixture will be very hot. Quickly stir in baking powder and vanilla extract until light and well mixed. Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet immediately and spread with a metal spatula.
  • Place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 20 minutes. Break into small pieces.

Nutritional Facts

Per 24 servings

  • Calories: 212
  • Carbohydrate: 33g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Sugar: 21g

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