Grandma Lippert'S Cashew Nut Brittle

1. 1

   In a large pot, cook sugar, syrup and water until completely dissolved.

2. 2

   Add butter and cook to the thread stage.

3. 3

   Stir constantly throughout cooking!

4. 4

   (Lift your spoon to see if the mixture threads down from spoon to pot, stirring constantly.)

5. 5

   At thread stage, add candy thermometer.

6. 6

   At soft ball stage (234u00b0), add cashews.

7. 7

   Cook to soft crack stage (274u00b0).

8. 8

   Remove from heat and quickly add baking soda; mix thoroughly.

9. 9

   Pour out into buttered pans and stretch thin.

10. 10

    Let cool and crack into pieces.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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