Guest guest Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Pecan Brittle 2 cups sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups pecans Dipping chocolate (optional) Toast pecans at 200 degrees F until warm; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup and cook to 310 degrees F, stirring constantly. Add butter; continue cooking, stirring constantly, to 290 degrees F. Remove from heat; stir in salt, soda, vanilla, and nuts. Beat quickly, and spread out on a greased marble slab or on a heavily greased cookie sheet. Break apart when cool. Can be eaten as is or dipped in chocolate. Makes about 20 pieces. tamaras_tasty_treats/ tamaras_sweet_treats/ Please visit ______ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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