Sunday, July 13, 2008

Cheats coconut brittle

This is done in the microwave mainly - a little treat that takes minutes to make - delicious with the macadamia nuts!
As microwaves vary on cooking strength - check these times halfway for each cooking period.

  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 4 ounces chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Spread coconut evenly over a buttered baking sheet.

    In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high 3 minutes.
    Stir in nuts and microwave 4 minutes more.
    Stir in butter and vanilla and return to microwave for 1 minute.
    Stir in soda until light and slightly foamy.
    Pour over coconut on sheet. Let cool until firm (1 hour at least).
    Break into pieces - enjoy!!!

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