Coconut Brittle

Microwave brittle candy with macadamia nuts and a coconut layer. A cinch to make.

Original recipe makes 25 servings

Ingredients

1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
4 ounces chopped macadamia nuts
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    1 hr 15 mins

Directions

  1. Spread coconut evenly over a buttered baking sheet.
  2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high 3 minutes. Stir in nuts and microwave 4 minutes more. Stir in butter and vanilla and return to microwave for 1 minute. Stir in soda until light and slightly foamy. Pour over coconut in pan. Let cool until firm, 1 hour. Break into pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 100 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15.2 g
Cholesterol: 1 mg
Fat: 4.7 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Sodium: 66 mg