#2255 - Microwave Cashew Brittle

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup Kayro lite corn syrup
1 1/2 cups salted cashew halves
1 tsp. butter (NO substitutes)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

In a microwave safe bowl add white sugar and corn syrup--microwave on high for 4 minutes, then stir. Return it to the microwave and microwave on high for 3 minutes longer. Remove from microwave--add cashews and butter--stir. Return to microwave and microwave on high for about 1 minute or until mixture turns light amber in color. Remove from microwave--add vanilla and baking soda--stir quickly using a greased spoon until mixture is light and foaming. Spread the mixture on to a greased jelly roll pan. Cool until set. Break into small pieces using a knife handle.