Time 35m Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
Combine sugar and corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in a microwave at 70%, or 700W, power for 4 minutes. Remove and stir. Microwave again at 70% power for 4 minutes. Add pecans, butter, and vanilla extract. Microwave at 100%, or 1000W, power for 3 minutes. Add baking soda and stir until frothy. Pour out onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and let cool for 15 minutes.
Time 49m Yield 10 Number Of Ingredients 7 Steps:
Butter a baking sheet. Combine pecans, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a glass 4-cup measuring cup. Heat in microwave for 3 1/2 minutes; stir and heat for 3 1/2 more minutes. Stir butter into pecan mixture and heat in microwave for 2 more minutes. Stir baking soda and vanilla extract into pecan mixture until foamy; pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool completely before breaking brittle into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Time 15m Yield about 1 pound. Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). , Add pecans. Microwave for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Mixture will be very hot. Vigorously stir in the baking soda, vanilla and remaining butter until blended. , Quickly pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula as thin as possible. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
Time 19m Yield 1 pound, 12-20 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
Mix sugar and corn syrup together and cook on high for 4 minutes. Add peanuts mix well and cook on high for 3 minutes. Add butter and vanilla and cook on high for 2 minutes. Add baking soda and mix well, mixture will foam. Spread on well butter foil. when completely cooled break in to pieces. Store in air tight container. NOTE: Any type of nut can be used in place of the peanuts.
