Microwave pecan brittle
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Pecan halves |
| 1 | cup | Sugar |
| ½ | cup | Light corn syrup |
| ⅛ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Butter |
| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla |
| 1 | teaspoon | Baking soda |
Directions
Stir pecans, sugar, syrup, and salt together in a 1½ quart glass bowl. Microwave on HIGH 7 to 8 minutes, stirring well after 4 minutes. At the end of 8 minutes, add butter and vanilla. Blend well.
Return to microwave and cook on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove and add baking soda and gently stir until mixture is light and foamy.
Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet and let cool 30 minutes to 1 hour. Break into pieces and store in airtight container.