Cashew Brittle Candy Recipe

Name: Cashew Brittle Candy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1 cup cashews

Craving a sweet treat that's easy to make and even easier to devour? This Cashew Brittle Candy is the perfect answer! Unlike traditional brittle, this recipe creates a delightfully crunchy, light, and sweet candy that's gentle on your teeth. Made with roasted cashews (but feel free to experiment with other nuts!), this recipe is incredibly simple and yields a batch that disappears in minutes! Triple the recipe – you'll want to!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 406.3 kcal

Protein 5g

Rating 4.2 (14 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cashew Brittle Candy

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup cashews

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How to Make Cashew Brittle Candy

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup light corn syrup.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling, without stopping stirring, until the mixture reaches a light amber color (around 300°F on a candy thermometer) and leaves the sides of the pan cleanly.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup roasted, unsalted cashews.
Quickly pour the mixture onto a large, greased baking sheet or silicone baking mat.
Spread the brittle evenly to your desired thickness using a spatula or offset knife.
Let the brittle cool completely at room temperature, undisturbed. Once completely cool and hardened, break into bite-sized pieces.