Microwave Cashew Crunch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 c. cashews (whole or halves)
2 tsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Line cookie sheet with foil, lightly buttered.
In an 8-cup microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup.
Microwave on High for 4 minutes; stir.
Add cashews; blend well.
Microwave on High for 3 1/2 or 4 1/2 minutes or until mixture is light brown; stir in butter and vanilla.
Microwave on High for 1 minute.
Add baking soda; stir quickly to blend.
Pour immediately into prepared cookie sheet; quickly spread with wooden spoon.
Cool 30 minutes.
Break into pieces; store in airtight container.