Microwave Cashew Crunch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 c. cashews or peanuts
1 tsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Line cookie sheet with foil and lightly butter.
In medium microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup.
Microwave on High for 4 minutes.
Stir and add cashews until blended well. Microwave for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes or until mixture is light brown.
Stir in butter and vanilla.
Microwave 1 more minute.
Add baking soda and stir quickly.
Spread onto cookie sheet, spreading mixture quickly with a wooden spoon.
Cool about 30 minutes and break into pieces.
Store in airtight container.