Coconut Cashew Brittle

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup butter,
• Divided
• 2 cups cashew halves
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon water, divided
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

Butter two 15-in. x 10 -in. x 1-in. pans with tablespoon butter each; set aside. '.. Combine cashews and coconut on a third 5-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
i. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and ½ cup water. Cook

and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Add remaining butter; cook and stir until butter is melted. Continue cooking, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). 4. Meanwhile, combine the vanilla, baking soda and remaining water. Remove saucepan from the heat; add cashews and coconut Add baking soda mixture; stir until light and foamy. Quickly pour onto prepared baking sheets. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.