Shelly's Recipe

14 CARAT PECAN-CASHEW BRITTLE

Category: Candy

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

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 4 minutes.

Stir in nuts, butter, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Cook 2 minutes. Immediately stir in baking soda until light and foamy. Quickly pour onto small greased cookie sheet and spread. Cool and break into pieces. Makes 1 pound.