Mixed-Nut Brittle

By oakleyj

Tight on time? This fresh twist on peanut brittle takes just 15 minutes to make.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light-color corn syrup
• 1/2 cup salted mixed nuts or peanuts
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Grease a small baking sheet; set aside. In a microwave-safe 4-cup glass measure, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave mixture, uncovered, in a 900- to 1200-watt microwave oven on 100% power (high) for 5 minutes, stirring twice.

2. Stir in nuts and butter. Microwave mixture, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 1 to 2 minutes more or just until mixture turns golden (mixture continues to cook and becomes more golden when removed from the microwave).

3. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Immediately pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Use two forks to lift and pull candy into a thin sheet as it cools (this helps make the brittle crisp).

4. Cool brittle completely. Break into irregular pieces. Makes about 1/2 pound.

5. To Store: Layer pieces between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week.