COCONUT CASHEW BRITTLE
This rich buttery brittle has always been part of our Christmas candy collection. Lots of coconut and cashews ensures it's extra scrumptious. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 3 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butter two 15x10x1-in. pans with 1 tablespoon butter each; set aside., Combine cashews and coconut on a third 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Add remaining butter; cook and stir until butter is melted. Continue cooking, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)., Meanwhile, combine the vanilla, baking soda and remaining water. Remove saucepan from the heat; add cashews and coconut. Add baking soda mixture; stir until light and foamy. Quickly pour onto prepared baking sheets. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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QUEEN MAYRA
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Fayorielle
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit.
Alysse
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover coconut and cashews.
Lara Set
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy recipe. I love the combination of coconut and cashews.
Remmy Oluoch
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Mohammad Mobarak
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Melinda Bennett
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit.
Safit Mia
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover coconut and cashews.
Robert Iammarino
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy recipe. I love the combination of coconut and cashews.
Allamin Martins
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover coconut and cashews.
Shwaz Ali
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit.
Hamzat Tunji
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Kim soohyun
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Pathan 5050
[email protected]This was my first time making coconut cashew brittle and it turned out great! I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Meher Ali
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The coconut and cashews are a perfect combination.
Mike 'The Warrior' Speirs
[email protected]This is one of the best coconut cashew brittle recipes I've ever tried. It's easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Brian Kelly
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the combination of coconut and cashews.
Ali Hammad
[email protected]This coconut cashew brittle is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The coconut adds a subtle sweetness, while the cashews add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!