Hazelnut Microwave Brittle

This recipe is from Dundee Hazelnuts & The Oregon Hazelnut Industry. The cooking time is actually the cooling time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup white corn syrup
• 1  cup  whole shelled hazelnuts
• 1  teaspoon butter
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup  melted white chocolate, for drizzling
• 1⁄2 cup  melted  milk chocolate, for drizzling

Directions

1. In a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, stir together sugar and syrup.
2. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes.
3. Stir in the hazelnuts and microwave on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add butter and vanilla, blending well.
5. Microwave on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Pour mixture onto a lightly buttered warm cookie sheet.
7. Let cool for 1/2 to 1 hour.
8. Break into small pieces and drizzle with white and milk chocolate.
9. Store in an airtight container in a cool place.