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Macadamia Almond Brittle

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
3/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

In a 1-1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup .
Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir in nuts. Microwave on high for
2-3 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack
stage). Quickly stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda until mixture
is light and foamy. When bubbles subside, pour onto a greased

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 18, 2008

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baking sheet, spreading as thinly as possible with a metal spatula.
Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container
with waxed paper between the layers.

Yield: about 1 pound.