1 c. sugar 1/2 c. light corn syrup 1 c. unsalted nuts (peanuts, pecans, walnuts or cashews) 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. maple extract 1 1/2 tsp. butter 1 tsp. baking soda Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 4 cup glass measure. Microwave on high power 3 1/2 minutes. Stir in nuts and microwave on high 2 1/2 minutes. Add vanilla, maple extract, and butter and return to microwave on high 1 1/2 minutes. Quickly stir in soda and mix well. Turn out onto a greased cookie sheet. Quickly spread to desired thickness. Let cool and crack into pieces. |