MACADAMIA-COCONUT BRITTLE

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I've always loved brittle and when I first tried this recipe I was hooked. I always get rave reviews when I give this away.

Provided by mommyoffour

Categories     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 1 pound candy

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup coconut

Steps:

  • Butter cookie sheet and large saucepan.
  • In buttered saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water, mix well.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Cook until candy thermometer registers 275 (soft-crack stage).
  • Add butter, vanilla and nuts; cook, stirring constantly, until thermometer registers 300 (hard-crack stage).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add baking soda; mix well.
  • Stir in coconut.
  • Quickly pour mixture onto buttered cookie sheet; spread very thinly.
  • Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled.
  • (After 5 to 10 minutes of cooling, brittle can be stretched thinner with 2 forks.).
  • Break into pieces.

Dan Affa
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This brittle is a great snack to have on hand.


Blackbabirye Esther (WarriorBae)
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I still liked this brittle.


Ika Ashaking
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This brittle is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Tasha Williams
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I think this brittle would be even better if you added some chocolate chips.


Joanna Valadez
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my brittle turned out too hard.


juniper
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This brittle is a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Igwenagu Lilian
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I love how versatile this brittle is. I've used it in cookies, cakes, and even ice cream.


asim idrees
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This brittle is so easy to make, even for a beginner like me.


MUQADDAS IRFAN
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This brittle is now a staple in my kitchen.


Dustin Thwind
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This brittle is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the crunch of the macadamia nuts.


sami jaber
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


mostak Jibon
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This brittle is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Rabin Thapa
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I still enjoyed this brittle. The macadamia nuts are the star of the show.


Judy Duncan
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This brittle is a great gift for friends and family.


Ukasha Haliru
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I had some trouble getting the brittle to the right consistency, but it still turned out delicious.


Samantha Buo
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This brittle is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Josiah G
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I love the combination of flavors in this brittle. The macadamia nuts and coconut are a perfect match.


Jose Andrade
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This brittle is so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


DANIEL JOEL
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I made this brittle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Gabriel Ange
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This brittle is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the macadamia nuts and coconut add a wonderful crunch. I will definitely be making this again.