Cashew Brittle Candy

5.0(11)

This "brittle" is great because it doesn't get so hard that your teeth break trying to bite it! It's super easy to make. It's light, crunchy and sweet. You could use different nuts in it, but I like the cashews best. I triple the batch because it goes fast!

by Wendelina·published 2007-11-06

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Servings

1 1/2 lbs, 8 serving(s)

Total time

20 min

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

406 kcal

Ingredients (4)

serves

1 cup sugarsugar
1 cup salted butterbutter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup cashewscashew

Instructions (6 steps)

01In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup.
02Bring to a boil, and keep boiling while stirring constantly until mixture turns Tan in color and leaves the sides of the pan (hard crack stage, 295 degrees).
03I use a whisk to keep the consistency even and the butter from separating.
04Add cashews, stir well and pour onto a greased cookie sheet or silicone covered pan.
05Spread to desired thickness (1/8 to 1/4 inch).
06Cool and then break into bite-sized pieces.

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