Shorecook's Cashew Brittle Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Shorecook's Cashew Brittle Recipe). Through the years I have always made peanut brittle, but when my hubby could no longer have peanuts, I replaced them with cashews. This is one of my biggest requests at Christmas. It makes a nice thank-you gift as well and is a hit at bake sales.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 15

Yield: 15 servings

Shorecook's Cashew Brittle Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1 ½ cups salted cashews

1 cup white sugar

½ cup light corn syrup

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon butter.

Step 2

Combine cashews sugar and corn syrup in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave on high until sugar melts and mixture is hot about 6 1/2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla extract into cashew mixture. Microwave until hot about 2 1/2 minutes more. Stir baking soda into cashew mixture until light and foamy. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet. Cool completely and break into pieces.

Nutritional Information

Shorecook's Cashew Brittle Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:15

Calories: 175.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.1g 4%

Carbohydrates: 26.2g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 17g

Fat: 7.9g 12%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Cholesterol: 4.1mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 47.3IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Folate: 9.5mcg 2%

Calcium: 8.2mg 1%

Iron: 0.8mg 5%

Magnesium: 35.8mg 13%

Potassium: 78.7mg 2%

Sodium: 189.3mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 71

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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