Macadamia Almond Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
3/4 c. coarsely chopped Macadamia nuts
3/4 c. coarsely chopped almonds
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave on High for 5 minutes.
Stir in nuts.
Microwave on High for 4 to 5 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300\u00b0 (hard crack stage).
Quickly stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy.
When bubbles subside, pour onto a greased cookie sheet, spreading as thinly as possible with a metal spatula.
Cool completely; break into pieces.
Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
Yields about 1 pound.