Grandma Myrna's Honey-Walnut Brittle

This recipe for walnut brittle is made in the microwave and sweetened with honey. Have everything premeasured and move quickly for best results.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 136 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for baking sheet
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grease a large baking sheet with butter.

Step 2

Mix sugar and honey together in a large microwave-safe glass bowl; mixture will be very thick. Place in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute. Stir, and cook 1 minute more. Stir mixture again, and cook until mixture boils and sugar is dissolved, an additional 30 seconds to 2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir walnuts into the bowl with the sugar mixture. Heat in the microwave another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in butter, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Microwave until mixture is caramel in color, an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 4

Carefully remove bowl from microwave, and quickly stir in baking soda until incorporated. Immediately pour mixture onto the buttered cookie sheet. Allow to cool until brittle is set, about 15 minutes. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.