CASHEW CRUNCH

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Folks can't stop eating buttery, brittle-like candy. Try using almonds or your favorite nut in place of the cashews as an equally tasty alternative.-Kim Croft, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons plus 10 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups salted cashews

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, cayenne, salt and remaining butter. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved., Add cashews and bring to a boil; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft-crack stage), about 6 minutes., Immediately pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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