Multi-Nut Brittle

What a great gourmet gift to give---Yummy nuts and caramel as sweet as candy, Tip: the caramel gets very hot, so be careful when stirring. Cook time does not include cooling time.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 2 pounds

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  cup water
• 1  cup light corn syrup
• 1 (12 ounce) can  premium  mixed nuts
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda

Directions

1. Generously butter a cookie sheet.
2. In a large saucepan over high heat, cook sugar, water, and corn syrup until mixture reaches 280 degrees on a candy thermometer.
3. Slowly add nuts and cook, stirring, until temperature reaches 300 degrees; turn off heat.
4. Carefully stir in butter and vanilla until blended; add baking soda and stir vigorously but cautiously; pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheet and spread as thinly as possible with a wooden spoon.
5. Cool completely; Break cooled candy into pieces; store in airtight container.