Candy Recipes - Brittle, Brickle and Toffee

14 Carat Pecan-Cashew Brittle

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecan or cashew pieces
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda

Microwave instructions:
In a greased 2-quart glass measure, cook sugar, corn syrup and salt on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes until boiling. Cook 4 minutes.

Stir in nuts, butter, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Cook 2 minutes. Immediately stir in baking soda until light and foamy. Quickly pour onto small greased cookie sheet and spread. Cool and break into pieces.

Makes 1 pound.