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Cashew Brittle
Cashew Brittle made in the microwave! It couldn’t be easier, and it’s a fun twist on the classic peanut brittle.
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 9 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 87 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup salted cashews chopped slightly
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Lay a piece of parchment paper over a large cookie sheet. Set aside.
- Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2qt. glass bowl. Microwave (on power level 7) for 4 minutes. {I use a 1500watt microwave}
- Remove and stir in cashews quickly using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Return to microwave and heat for 3 ½ minutes (on power level 7).
- Remove and stir in butter and vanilla extract. Return to microwave for an additional 1 ½ minutes (on power level 7).
- Remove and stir in baking soda, mixing until light and foamy. Pour over parchment paper and spread to desired thickness, working quickly. Allow cashew brittle to set and harden at room temperature (about 2 hours). Break into desired sized pieces and store in an airtight container for up to one week. ENJOY!
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Notes
- Feel free to use pecans, almonds or any other lightly salted nut you like.
- Stored in an airtight container, this cashew brittle stays crunchy and delicious for about one week. But it never lasts that long at my house because my family and I can’t resist eating it!
Nutrition Information
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
93mg
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.