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Brittle: Microwave Mix Nut Brittle

Source of Recipe

Betty Crocker


List of Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
12 ounces lightly salted mixed nuts
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon baking soda


Recipe

Heat oven to 200ºF; generously butter large cookie sheet; keep warm in oven. Mix brown sugar and maple syrup in 8 cup microwavable measure; microwave uncovered on high for 5 minutes. Stir in nuts. Microwave uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until syrup is bubbling and nuts are toasted -- syrup will be VERY hot. Stir in butter, then microwave uncovered for 1 minute. Quickly and thoroughly stir in baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Pour onto warmed cookie sheet; quickly spread candy. Cool for 30-60 minutes or until hard. Break into pieces. Makes 2 pounds of candy.