Shorecook's Cashew Brittle

This cashew brittle is one of my biggest requests at Christmas. Through the years, I have always made peanut brittle, but when my hubby could no longer have peanuts, I replaced them with cashews. It makes a nice thank-you gift and is always a hit at bake sales!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 ½ cups salted cashews

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon butter.

Step 2

Combine cashews, sugar, and corn syrup in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave on high until sugar melts and mixture is hot, about 6 1/2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir remaining 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla extract into cashew mixture. Microwave until hot, about 2 1/2 minutes more. Stir baking soda into cashew mixture until light and foamy.

Step 4

Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Tilt the sheet until it starts to spread, or use a buttered silicone spatula if needed. Cool until set, about 30 minutes; break into pieces.