Coconut Brittle

Submitted by Carrie Ann

"This recipe is in response to a particular request for Coconut Brittle."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 25

ingredients

• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup corn syrup
• 1⁄4 lb chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

directions

1. Spread coconut evenly on a buttered baking sheet.
2. In medium microwave safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup.
3. Microwave on high 3 minutes.
4. Stir in nuts and microwave 4 minutes more.
5. Stir in butter and vanilla and return to microwave for 1 minute.
6. Stir in soda until light and slightly foamy.
7. Pour over coconut in pan.
8. Let cool until firm and break into pieces.

Reviews

[Janets Jewels]

This recipe is so quick & easy. I make 3 or 4 batches & give it away as a little hostess gift in a pretty tin at Christmas. The macadamia nuts really make it special but it would be good with almonds or peanuts if you are looking to cut the cost.