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MCR: Maple-Nut Brittle -- e-w

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MCR: Maple-Nut Brittle -- e-w
Yield 36 servings.

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup maple-flavored syrup
1 (12-ounce) can lightly salted mixed nuts (2 cups)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon baking soda

Heat oven to 200F. Generously butter large cookie sheet; keep warm in oven.

Mix brown sugar and maple syrup in 8-cup microwavable measure. Microwave uncovered on High 5 minutes. Stir in nuts.

Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 7 minutes or until syrup is bubbling and nuts are toasted-syrup will be very hot. Stir in butter.

Microwave uncovered 1 minute. Quickly and thoroughly stir in baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Pour onto cookie sheet; quickly spread candy.

Cool 30 to 60 minutes or until hardened. Break into pieces. Store candy in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

One serving equals: 96 Calories; 6gm Fat; 2gm Protein; 11gm Carbohydrate; 1gm Dietary Fiber; 1mg Cholesterol; 42mg Sodium +++EXC: 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. +++WWP:2