Microwave Walnut Brittle
Country Woman Christmas
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SERVINGS: 20
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Microwave
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped walnuts or black walnuts
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (no substitutes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions:
In a covered 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, microwave the walnuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt on high for 2-1/2 minutes. Stir; cook 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/4 minutes. Add baking soda; stir quickly until lightly foamy. Immediately pour onto a lightly buttered baking sheet; spread until very thin. When cool, break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Yield: 1-1/4 pounds.