Candy Cane Brittle

Candy Cane Brittle
Makes 2 pounds

1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup crushed candy canes OR 1-1/2 cups nuts of your choice
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda


In a round 1-1/2 quart microwave safe dish, combine corn syrup
and sugar. Stir well until blended. Microwave on high for 4
minutes. Stir mixture (if using nuts instead of candy canes,
stir nuts in now). Microwave on high 4-5 minutes or until
light brown. Stir in butter and vanilla-blend well. Microwave
on high 1-2 minutes. Add baking soda-stir lightly until foamy.
Quickly pour onto lightly greased baking sheet (you can use
Pam or shortening). Pour crushed candy canes over brittle
while warm and press lightly onto surface. Let cool.