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Buttery Cayenne-Cashew Crunch

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Here's a nutty brittle-style candy for spice lovers with a sweet tooth.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 1/3 pounds

Ingredients

2 cups whole salted cashews
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Butter nonstick baking sheet. Combine all ingredients in large nonstick skillet. Stir over low heat until butter melts and sugars dissolve. Increase heat to medium and boil, stirring constantly until mixture turns golden brown, thickens and begins to mass together, about 5 minutes. Immediately pour out onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly. Cool completely. Break into pieces.

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