ALOHA BRITTLE

Steps:

• 1. On a greased baking pan, sprinkle the coconut in a 12" circle.
• 2. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and the Karo. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 240 degrees (soft ball stage).
• 3. Stir in the macadamia nuts, pecans, and butter. Cook and stir until the mixture reads 300 degrees (hard crack stage).
• 4. In a small measuring cup, stir together the baking soda, water and vanilla.
• 5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in baking soda mixture.
• 6. Pour quickly over the coconut; cool for 30 minutes.
• 7. Lift the edges to loosen and then break into pieces.
• 8. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.