Name: Christmas Crunch Candy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 1-1/2 pounds
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2/3 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons butter, cubed; 2 cups Rice Krispies; 1 cup salted cashews; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Treat family and friends to a yummy brittle for the holidays. Made with cashews and Rice Krispies, it's loaded with crispy-crunchy goodness. —Amanda McLemore, Maryville, Tennessee

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Christmas Crunch Candy

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Yield:about 1-1/2 pounds

Prep:10 min

Cook:25 min

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup salted cashews
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil. Grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter.

In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in butter; cook without stirring until mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage), brushing down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water as needed.
Remove from heat. Stir in cereal, cashews, baking soda and vanilla. Quickly pour into prepared pan. Using a buttered metal spatula, spread mixture to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool completely; break into pieces.
<b>To Make Ahead:</b> Store candy in an airtight container up to 1 month.