Cashew Brittle Recipe
Aimee Shugarman | Shugary SweetsCashew Brittle couldn't be easier. Set your microwave, and off you go!
Several years back I made a recipe for Peanut Brittle, in the microwave! I usually whip up a batch of this easy candy at least once a year.
Recently at the grocery store I saw a bag of Cashew Brittle. It got me thinking how easy it would be to take that microwave Peanut Brittle recipe and make a Cashew version.
My husband is crazy about cashews. I mean, I love them too, but he could seriously devour an entire bag in a sitting without blinking.
That said, I did find a big bag of cashews that I hid in the back of the pantry. Comes in handy when you want to make this cashew brittle or these Toffee Cashew Cookies!
A few tips about making this Cashew Brittle:
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Cashew Brittle Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 cup Cashews, salted, chopped slightly
- 1 teaspoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
Directions
- Lay a piece of parchment paper over a large cookie sheet. Set aside.
- Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart glass bowl. Microwave (on power level 7) for 4 minutes. {I use a 1500 watt microwave}
- Remove and stir in cashews quickly using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Return to microwave and heat for 3 1/2 minutes (on power level 7).
- Remove and stir in butter and vanilla extract. Return to microwave for an additional 1 1/2 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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- Candy
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- Homemade Candy, Candy, Homemade Gifts, Cashews, Desserts, Snacks, Family Meals and Snacks, Easy, Microwave
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Author: Aimee Shugarman
Recipe Yields: 24 pieces
Prep Time: 120 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 129 minutes
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