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10 Minute Pistachio Brittle (Microwave)

List of Ingredients






1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/8 t. salt
1 to 1-1/2 c. pistacio nutmeats
1 T. butter
1 t. vanilla
1 t. soda
ckness.

Recipe




Combine sugar, syrup, and salt in a 2 qt. casserole or mixing bowl. Microwave at high for 5 minutes. Stir in pistachios. Microwave 2 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes and then again after 4 minutes. You are looking for the mixture to lightly brown. When it has lightly browned, stir in butter, vanilla, and soda until light and foamy.
Spread to 1/4 in thickness on well buttered cookie sheet.

Note: If you wish the brittle thinner, cool mixture on cookie sheet for 3 to 5 minutes. Lift from the sheet and pull or stretch it until it is to your desired thi