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Pecan Brittle

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Author Brooke Burks

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light karo syrup
  • 1,5 cups pecan halves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with Foil or a silicone mat. Stay liberally with non stick cooking spray. Also prep a spatula by spraying it with non stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large microwave safe bowl, combine sugar and syrup. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Mix well and add pecans. Microwave another 3 minutes. Remove carefully and stir well.
    1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup light karo syrup, 1,5 cups pecan halves
  • Add butter and vanilla and stir well. Microwave once more for one minute and mixture should be boiling a little. Carefully remove and add baking soda. Mix well and be sure to notice that mixture should foam up a bit and change color.Pour onto the silicone or foil lined pan and spread with the sprayed spatula.
    1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Set aside and allow to cool until it hardens. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container. Enjoy!

Nutrition(All values are estimates only)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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