I think this is the busiest that I have EVER been over the holidays! I always have something going. It has been exhausting to say the least and I even fell asleep at the computer last night. Today has been just as busy but my son wanted to go on a date with me to see The Hobbit. I always try to put my family first despite all of life demands so I agreed to take him. I got out of my yoga pants and wore something nice and even curled my hair! I was hoping to sneak in a nap during the movie but I actually loved it! We had so much fun together and it was great having one on one time. It makes writing this post late at night now quite as bad. 😉
With life as crazy as it is I have been all about quick and easy treats that look like I spent all day in the kitchen. This brittle was made right in the microwave and I couldn’t believe how easy it was. It tasted just like I slaved hours over the stove making this with a candy thermometer. Nobody would ever know!
You can substitute this recipe with peanuts of course, but I am obsessed with cashews. I couldn’t stop munching on this as soon as it cooled and everyone loved it!
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- â–¢ 1 cup granulated sugar
- ▢ ½ cup light corn syrup
- â–¢ 1 cup chopped cashews
- â–¢ 1 tablespoon salted butter
- â–¢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â–¢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Generously butter a baking sheet and set aside.
- Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and ½ cup light corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 3 minutes. Stir the mixture and heat in the microwave for another 3 minutes. It should start looking amber in color.
- Stir in 1 cup chopped cashews . Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, checking every minute or so to see if the color is a deep golden brown, like a brown paper bag. Don’t overcook it and burn the cashews!
- Once the mixture is a deep golden brown, remove from the microwave and stir in 1 tablespoon salted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract . Continue cooking for an additional minute. Remove and stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda . It will start to foam and become thick.
- Spread the mixture on the buttered baking pan and allow it to cool completely. Break into pieces before storing. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
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Easy Microwave Cashew Brittle
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup chopped cashews
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Generously butter a baking sheet and set aside.
- Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and ½ cup light corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 3 minutes. Stir the mixture and heat in the microwave for another 3 minutes. It should start looking amber in color.
- Stir in 1 cup chopped cashews . Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, checking every minute or so to see if the color is a deep golden brown, like a brown paper bag. Don’t overcook it and burn the cashews!
- Once the mixture is a deep golden brown, remove from the microwave and stir in 1 tablespoon salted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract . Continue cooking for an additional minute. Remove and stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda . It will start to foam and become thick.
- Spread the mixture on the buttered baking pan and allow it to cool completely. Break into pieces before storing. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
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