Microwave pecan brittle

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Pecan halves
1 cup Sugar
½ cup Light corn syrup
teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 teaspoon Baking soda

Directions

Stir pecans, sugar, syrup, and salt together in a 1½ quart glass bowl. Microwave on HIGH 7 to 8 minutes, stirring well after 4 minutes. At the end of 8 minutes, add butter and vanilla. Blend well.

Return to microwave and cook on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove and add baking soda and gently stir until mixture is light and foamy.

Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet and let cool 30 minutes to 1 hour. Break into pieces and store in airtight container.

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