Cashew Brittle Recipe
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 12
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 to 1-1/2 cups salted cashew halves
- Carbohydrate 0.410061458632378 g
- Cholesterol 41.5181423597554 mg
- Fat 15.6648505897678 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0.166031493051616 g
- Saturated Fat 9.91986819412078 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (34g)
- Sodium 4762.47351336433 mg
- Sugar 0.410061458632378 g
- Trans Fat 1.09759917357616 g
- Calories 148 calories
Directions In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Heat 2 minutes longer. Stir in cashews and butter. Microwave on high for 20-50 seconds or until mixture turns a light amber (mixture will be very hot). Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto a greased baking sheet and spread with a metal spatula. Chill for 20 minutes or until set; break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3/4 pound. Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave. Originally published as Cashew Brittle in Quick Cooking December 2000, p43 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 ounce) equals 187 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 209 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
