Recipe: Microwave Pecan Brittle

MICROWAVE PECAN BRITTLE

1 cup pecan halves
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda

Lightly grease a baking sheet; set aside.

Stir pecans, sugar, syrup, and salt together in a 1 1/2 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.

Servings: 6
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