spiced walnut brittle

Spiced Walnut Brittle
Spice up a candy dish with this microwave-easy treat.
Prep: 15 Min - Ready in: 45 Min

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts OR pecans
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon margarine or butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

1. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Butter cookie sheet. In 8-cup microwave-
safe measuring cup or medium microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar
and corn syrup; mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes.

2. Stir; microwave on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes or until light brown.

3. Stir in walnuts, cinnamon, margarine and vanilla until well
blended. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.

4. Add baking soda; stir until light and foamy. Pour onto buttered
cookie sheet. Cool 30 minutes or until hardened.

5. Break brittle into pieces. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 20 (2x2-inch) pieces