Cashew Brittle Candy
Delight your sweet tooth with this irresistible Cashew Brittle Candy recipe, a perfect blend of crispy caramelized sugar and buttery roasted cashews. This easy homemade treat combines simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and vanilla extract, creating a golden, crunchy candy with just the right hint of saltiness. The addition of baking soda gives the brittle its signature airy texture, while the roasted cashews add a rich, nutty flavor in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this classic candy is an ideal gift or snack for holiday gatherings and special occasions. Break it into bite-sized pieces, and enjoy a sweet and savory masterpiece that will disappear as quickly as it’s made!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Roasted cashews (unsalted)
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly with butter or non-stick spray. Set it aside.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan, ensuring it does not touch the bottom. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring and cook until it reaches 280°F (soft-crack stage).
Once the mixture reaches 280°F, add the unsalted butter and continue cooking, gently swirling the pan to help the butter incorporate. Cook until the thermometer reads 300°F (hard-crack stage).
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the roasted cashews, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt. The mixture will foam as the baking soda reacts, so stir carefully and quickly.
Immediately pour the candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into an even layer using a spatula or the back of a spoon. Work quickly, as the brittle will harden fast.
Allow the cashew brittle to cool completely at room temperature, about 15–20 minutes.
Once cooled, break the brittle into small, bite-sized pieces and store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.0 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.5 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1265 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 356.8 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 304.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1418 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
