Multi-Nut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. water
1 c. light corn syrup
1 can (12-oz.) premium mixed nuts
3 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Generously butter a cookie sheet.
In a large saucepan over high heat, cook sugar, water and corn syrup until mixture reaches 280\u00b0 on a candy thermometer.
Slowly add nuts and cook, stirring, until temperature reaches 300\u00b0.
Turn off heat.
Carefully stir in butter and vanilla until blended.
Add baking soda and stir vigorously but cautiously.
Pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheet and spread as thinly as possible with a wooden spoon.
Cool completely.
Break cooled candy into pieces.
Store in an airtight container.
Makes about 2 pounds.