Macadamia almond brittle

1 pound

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Sugar
½ cup Light corn syrup
34 cups Macadamia almonds, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon Butter/margarine
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Baking soda

Directions

Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 1½ qt. microwave safe bowl.

Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir in nuts. Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees (hard-crack stage). Quickly stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. When bubbles subside, pour onto a greased cookie sheet, spreading as thinly as possible with a metal spatula. cool completely; Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers. Yield: about 1 lb.

NOTE: This recipe was tested using a 700-watt microwave.

Submitted By MARIE CULVER On 02-05-95 (1339)

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