A buttery sweet nut brittle candy with a mild heat after the sweet. Not as hard as many brittles, it's very easy on the teeth. Got this from a magazine (can't remember which one). Made it for xmas gifts and it was a big hit. Mmmm, sweet and spicy buttery goodness...

Ingredients

4 serv.

whole salted cashews↗2 cups
unsalted butter↗10 tablespoons
sugar↗1⁄2 cup
packed light brown sugar1⁄4 cup
light corn syrup↗1 tablespoon
cayenne pepper (OR 1 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper)↗1 teaspoon
salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1
Butter a non-stick baking sheet.
2
Combine all ingredients in a large non-stick skillet.
3
Stir over low heat until butter melts and sugars dissolve.
4
Increase heat to medium and boil, stirring constantly until mixture turns golden brown, thickens, and begins to mass together (foams), about 5 minutes.
5
Immediately pour out onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly.
6
Cool completely. Break into pieces.

Source: food.com

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