Irresistibly Crunchy Cashew Brittle: The Best Homemade Treat
This homemade cashew brittle recipe delivers an irresistibly crunchy treat that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cashews
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the mixture reaches a boil.
- Add cashews to the mixture and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until it reaches a light amber color.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda.
- Quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Allow it to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Be careful with hot sugar; it can cause burns.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cashew brittle, homemade candy, crunchy snack