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Spiced Walnut Brittle

Spice up a candy dish with this microwave-easy treat.

Prep: 15 Min – Ready in: 45 Min

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon margarine or butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

1. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Butter cookie sheet. In 8-cup microwave- safe measuring cup or medium microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup; mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes.

2. Stir; microwave on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes or until light brown.

3. Stir in walnuts, cinnamon, margarine and vanilla until well blended. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.


4. Add baking soda; stir until light and foamy. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet. Cool 30 minutes or until hardened.

5. Break brittle into pieces. Store in tightly covered container.

Makes 20 (2×2-inch) pieces

Nutritional Info Per 1 Piece Serving:
Calories 110, Calories from Fat 35, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Total Carbohydrate 17 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugars 13 g, Protein 1 g

Diet Exchange: 1 Fruit, 1 Fat
OR 1 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat

This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.

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