Healthy Food Dinner Diet Recipes

Coconut Brittle Recipe

Posted on 26. May, 2009 by admin in Brittle

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

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 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

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.

Tags: Coconut Brittle, Dessert