Mixed Nut Brittle 2
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Course : Candy
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      cups          mixed nuts
   1 1/2  cups          sugar
   1      cup           light corn syrup
     1/3  cup           water
   2      tablespoons   butter or margarine
   1      teaspoon      vanilla extract
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
 

Preparation:

Makes 2 1/2 pounds Place nuts in two greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pans.Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until warm.Set aside and keep warm.In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar,corn syrup and water.Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat.Uncover and cook until a candy themometer reads 290 (soft ball stage) Remove from the heat;stir in nuts,butter,vanilla and salt.Quickly spread into a thin layer on baking pans.Cool completely break into pieces.