Microwave Nut Brittle

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This is a really simple way of making nut brittle, without using a candy thermometer or doing any of the stage tests. A trick that i use is to line the cookie sheet with parchment paper so there's no sticky stuff to pry off and then wash up.

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Steps

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Spray cookie sheet and metal spatula with the cooking spray.

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In a 2-quart microwavable glass measuring cup or bowl stir sugar , corn syrup and salt with a wooden spoon until mixed.

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Microwave on high 7 to 8 minutes or until syrup is pale yellow.

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Stir in nuts.

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Microwave 1 to 2 minutes or until nuts are lightly browned.

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Immediately stir in margarine , vanilla and baking soda until foamy.

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Quickly pour onto prepared cookie sheet.

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Spread evenly with spatula.

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Cool.

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Break into pieces.

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Store in tightly covered container.

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Ingredients

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cooking spray, sugar, light corn syrup, salt, roasted peanuts, margarine, vanilla, baking soda