Mixed Nut Brittle

Name: Mixed Nut Brittle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-1/2 pounds
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1/3 cup water; 4 cups mixed nuts; 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 10 min.

Yield 2-1/2 pounds

Test Kitchen Approved

Peanut brittle is done one better when prepared with mixed nuts instead. This impressive candy is simply delicious. I like to pack some in pretty plastic bags to give as gifts.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
4 cups mixed nuts
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Uncover and cook until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage).
Meanwhile, grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Place nuts in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans; bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until warm. (Keep warm until ready to use.)
Remove sugar mixture from the heat; carefully stir in the nuts, vanilla, salt and remaining butter. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool completely; break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts

2 ounce-weight: 278 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Peanut brittle is done one better when prepared with mixed nuts instead. This impressive candy is simply delicious. I like to pack some in pretty plastic bags to give as gifts.

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