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Mixed-Nut Brittle

Mixed-Nut Brittle

Yield: 1/2 pound
Start to Finish: 15 mins
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Mixed-Nut Brittle
Ingredients
  • 1/2
    cup sugar
  • 1/2
    cup light-color corn syrup
  • 1/2
    cup salted mixed nuts or peanuts
  • 1
    tablespoon butter
  • 1/2
    teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2
    teaspoon baking soda
Directions

1. Grease a small baking sheet; set aside. In a microwave-safe 4-cup glass measure, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave mixture, uncovered, in a 900- to 1200-watt microwave oven on 100% power (high) for 5 minutes, stirring twice.

2. Stir in nuts and butter. Microwave mixture, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 1 to 2 minutes more or just until mixture turns golden (mixture continues to cook and becomes more golden when removed from the microwave).

3. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Immediately pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Use two forks to lift and pull candy into a thin sheet as it cools (this helps make the brittle crisp).

4. Cool brittle completely. Break into irregular pieces. Makes about 1/2 pound.

From the Test Kitchen
  • Storage Layer pieces between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts (Mixed-Nut Brittle)
  • Calories 87,
  • Protein (gm) 1,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 15,
  • Fat, total (gm) 3,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 2,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Sodium (mg) 72,
  • Calcium (DV %) 10,
  • Iron (DV %) 0,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (6)
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lmerger wrote:

By far the easiest candy recipe I have ever made, and it comes out perfect every time.

1/2/2012 03:14:26 PM Report Abuse
briandeena wrote:

This was SO unbelievably easy and tasted great! I used salted peanuts rather than mixed nuts when I made it. Will probably make it again and try it with black walnuts for something a little differrent.

12/28/2011 08:20:25 AM Report Abuse
maryellen_hurd wrote:

Can someone tell me if i should use salted or unsalted butter?

12/7/2011 10:34:53 AM Report Abuse
joycerrh_25 wrote:

This is the easiest and best way to make Brittle. I found this recipe some time ago by accident and made it with my son. We gave it out for friends and family and they all came back and said it was the best they had. Just think with this recipe no searching for ur candy thermomter no consintly stirring so it doesn't burn and it's pretty easy to clean up so, way even try making it the other ways?

11/21/2011 02:46:16 PM Report Abuse
m_beihl wrote:

This is the only way to make mixed-nut brittle and regular peanut brittle! Forget about the candy thermometer way! Although there's a slim chance it will last a day or two~it will stay good for 2 weeks when kept in an airtight container. Enjoy!

10/16/2011 11:16:49 PM Report Abuse
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