BUTTERY CASHEW BRITTLE

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My favorite! This is a wonderful treat for the holidays, and makes a lovely hostess gift as well. You can use peanuts in place of the cashews, if you like.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 3 lbs., 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups butter
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 -3 cups cashews

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients (except cashews) in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  • Spread cashews in a single layer on a well-buttered parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Let mixture boil (stirring occasionally) for about 18-20 minutes, until foamy and caramel colored.
  • Pour over cashews, chill and break into brittle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 565.5, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 26.6, Protein 2.9

Amy McCaffrey
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This is the best cashew brittle I've ever had!


Angeline Theunissen
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I would definitely recommend this cashew brittle recipe to anyone who loves brittle.


Zaida Martir
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This cashew brittle is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


Yvng Tjay
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good cashew brittle recipe for a long time.


Sanwal Niazi
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I love the way this cashew brittle looks. It's so festive and colorful.


Susanna Bernal
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This cashew brittle is a great gift idea. It's homemade and delicious, and it's sure to be appreciated.


Mervat Amarat
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I've never made brittle before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cashew brittle turned out perfectly and it was so delicious.


Rida Malik
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This cashew brittle is the perfect holiday treat. It's sweet, salty, and crunchy. I can't get enough of it!


Akira Belle
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I love the combination of cashews and butter in this brittle. It's so addictive!


James wonder Kainessie
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This is the best cashew brittle recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend it.


Clayton Turner
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I made this cashew brittle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Theresia Kamenye
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This cashew brittle is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Endris Ousman
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I love this cashew brittle! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Nur Abdi
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This is the best cashew brittle I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it turned out so well. I will definitely be making this again and again.


H3ll0 K1TTY
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I've made this cashew brittle several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the cashews add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


holly myatt
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This cashew brittle is amazing! It's so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The cashews are roasted to perfection and the brittle is nice and crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.


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