2 c. sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1 c. butter
3 c. cashews, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda, sifted

Butter 2 large baking sheets and sides of heavy 3 quart saucepan. In saucepan combine sugar, syrup, butter and 1/2 cup water. Cook over medium high heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Clip candy thermometer to pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thermometer registers 275 degrees (soft crack stage).

Stir in cashews. Continue cooking the candy, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 295 degrees (hard crack stage). Remove from heat. Sprinkle the soda over mixture, stirring constantly. Pour the cashew brittle mixture onto baking sheets. Cool thoroughly. Break into pieces. Makes 2 1/4 pounds.