Tropical Brittle

This recipe came from Family's Circle.It features macadamia nuts and coconut. Great for gift giving.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 10-20

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup light corn syrup
• 1 1⁄2 cups  coarsely chopped  macadamia nuts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup  chopped shredded sweetened coconut

Directions

1. Coat a large non stick baking sheet with nonstick spray.
2. Combine sugar and corn syrup into a heavy bottom 3 quart saucepan and mix.
3. Cook on medium-high heat and stir occasionally, until temp reaches 275 degrees.
4. Stir in nuts and continue cooking, stir occasionally, until temp reaches 305 degrees.
5. Set aside.
6. Quickly stir in baking soda,vanilla and coconut.
7. Spread mixture evenly onto baking sheet with a greased offset wooden spoon.
8. After brittle has completely cooled.
9. Loosen and break into medium large pieces.
10. Store in airtight container for 2 week.