Cashew Brittle

No fussing with candy thermometers for this quick and easy cashew brittle recipe--it's cooked entirely in the microwave and ready to eat in just 35 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons butter all over a rimmed baking sheet until heavily coated.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 20 minutes. Break into small pieces.