Microwave Cashew Cinnamon Brittle

This is a great recipe for gifts! Nice alternative to the regular peanut brittle!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cashew nuts, halves
• 1 cup sugar
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• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. butter
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:

In a microwave safe bowl stir sugar, syrup, salt, and cashews. Microwave on high 4 minutes. Stir well. Microwave 4 minutes more. Stir in butter and cinnamon, microwave for 2 minutes longer. Add baking soda and stir until light and foamy. Immediately pour into a greased pan, spreading out thin. Cool then break into pieces!

By Lisa from Halifax