Microwave Cashew Brittle

This seven-ingredient recipe is for microwave cashew brittle. It's super easy and buttery and can be made in just about 10 minutes in the microwave.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 740 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
• 2 cups salted roasted cashews
• 0.5 cup light corn syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon butter flavoring

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter.

Step 2

Combine cashews, sugar, and corn syrup in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir; microwave 3 minutes more. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, vanilla extract, and butter flavoring until combined. Microwave 2 minutes more.

Step 3

Immediately add baking soda; stir and fold until mixture is fluffy. Working quickly, spread mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet; let sit until completely cooled. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight bag or container.