14 Carat Pecan-Cashew Brittle

Yield: 1 pound

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups pecan or cashew pieces
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Microwave instructions: In a greased 2 quart glass measure, cook sugar, corn syrup and salt on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes until boiling. Cook for 4 minutes.
2. Stir in nuts, butter, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Cook for 2 minutes.
3. Immediately stir in baking soda until light and foamy.
4. Quickly pour onto small greased cookie sheet and spread.
5. Cool and break into pieces.