Shorecook’s Cashew Brittle

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 cups salted cashews
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon butter.

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.

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.