Pecan Brittle

Along with peanut brittle, we also make pecan brittle.  We use the same recipe as we do for peanut brittle - we just use peanuts instead of pecans.   

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 1/2 cups pecans
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. baking soda

To begin, grease a cookie sheet with butter.

Combine the sugar, corn syrup, pecans, and salt in a 2 quart microwave-safe bowl.  Microwave on high for 4 minutes.

Stir the ingredients. Microwave on high for an additional 4 minutes.

Add the butter and microwave on high for an additional 2 minutes.

Stir in the vanilla and baking soda until it is light and foamy.

Spread onto the buttered cookie sheet as thinly as possible.  Allow the brittle to cool and break into pieces.

If you like pecans, I definitely recommend trying this recipe out!