Spiced Rum Brittle

Spicy and sweet this brittle that I found on line at Taste of Home has it all and to make it even better - easy made in the microwave. Cook time is cooling. Guessed at amount

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 pound

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped cashews
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans
• 1  teaspoon butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  rum extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Butter a 15"x10"x1" pan.
2. In 2 quart microwave safe bowl combine sugar and corn syrup and microwave on high uncovered for 3 minutes, stir. Microwave 2 1/2 minutes longer and stir in butter, cashews, pecans and spices.
3. Microwave on high for 2 minutes until turns a dark amber color, mixture will be very hot.
4. Immediately stir in Extracts and Baking Soda, until light and foamy. At once pour into prepared pan, spreading with metal spatula.
5. Cool completely then break into pieces and store in an airtight container.