Microwave Pecan Brittle

This quick and easy pecan brittle is ready in less than an hour thanks to preparing it in the microwave. Give as a holiday treat!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 9 mins
• Total Time: 19 mins
• Calories: 218 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Butter a baking sheet.

Step 2

Combine pecans, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a glass 4-cup measuring cup.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.