Allis Microwave Cashew Brittle Recipes

EASY MICROWAVE CASHEW BRITTLE

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This recipe is so fast and easy, you won't believe how good it tastes!

Provided by amym

Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Nut Candy Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup (such as Karo®)
1 ¾ cups cashews
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Spread butter onto a baking sheet.
Combine sugar and corn syrup together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for 3 1/2 minutes. Add cashews and heat in microwave for another 3 1/2 minutes. Stir vanilla extract into cashew mixture and heat in microwave for 1 3/4 minutes.
Stir baking soda into cashew mixture and quickly pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Cool brittle to room temperature and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 248.1 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

MICROWAVE CASHEW BRITTLE

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Easy buttery cashew brittle made in the microwave in just about 10 minutes. Every time I make this it disappears very fast. Warning: once you start you can't stop.

Provided by Marie Berron

Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Nut Candy Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
2 cups salted roasted cashews
1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon butter flavoring
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Lightly butter a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter.
Mix cashews, sugar, and corn syrup in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Remove, stir, and microwave for another 3 minutes. Remove and add 1 tablespoon butter, vanilla extract, and butter flavoring; stir to combine. Microwave for 2 minutes.
Remove from the microwave and add baking soda; stir and fold until mixture is fluffy. Work quickly and spread mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Let it sit until completely cooled. Break into pieces and keep in a airtight bag or container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.3 calories, Carbohydrate 104 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 806.2 mg, Sugar 64.5 g

CASHEW BRITTLE

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I like this quick and easy recipe because it doesn't require a candy thermometer. It also makes a wonderful gift for nut lovers on your list. -Rhonda Glenn, Prince Frederick, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3/4 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 to 1-1/2 cups salted cashew halves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter., In a microwave-safe bowl, mix sugar and corn syrup; microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes. Stir to dissolve sugar; microwave 2 minutes longer. Stir in cashews and remaining butter; microwave on high for 40 seconds. Stir; continue microwaving in 20-second intervals until mixture turns a light amber color, about 1-2 minutes. (Mixture will be very hot.) Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy., Immediately pour onto prepared pan, spreading with a metal spatula; cool slightly. Refrigerate until set, 15-20 minutes., Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.