Buttered Brazil Nuts Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 225 F (110 C).

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   On an oiled cookie sheet spread nuts in a single layer.

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   Hot in the oven for 5-10 min while preparing the toffee mix.

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   In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine water and sugar.

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   Cook over low heat till sugar is dissolved.

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   Bring liquid to boil, add in syrup, cream of tartar and butter, simmer till butter has melted.

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   Bring to a boil and boil to soft crack stage, 270 F (140 C) on candy thermometer.

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   Remove saucepan from heat.

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   Remove nuts from oven.

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    With a spoon, drizzle a little toffee over each nut.

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    Leave to cold and harden.

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    If toffee is setting too quickly in the pan, place it in a bowl of warm water.

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    Store in a cold, dark place.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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