Coconut Brittle Recipe
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Coconut Brittle

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"Microwave brittle candy with macadamia nuts and a coconut layer. A cinch to make."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (33)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 25 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 4 ounces chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. Spread coconut evenly over a buttered baking sheet.
  2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high 3 minutes. Stir in nuts and microwave 4 minutes more. Stir in butter and vanilla and return to microwave for 1 minute. Stir in soda until light and slightly foamy. Pour over coconut in pan. Let cool until firm, 1 hour. Break into pieces.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2005 by MyVintageMommy   view full review
a word of caution with this recipe. While attempting to make this I dropped the bowl taking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2004 by LUVSHERREDSOX   view full review
Oh my goodness is this recipe YUMMY! I was making it for a tropical-themed party, and no...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2004 by JUDES0118   view full review
Yummy.....I used extra butter in the pan.....I mean you only live once :) ...and instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2006 by Libby   view full review
It took me four attempts to make this recipe work without burning it black in my microwave....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by Anna Mae   view full review
This stuff is wonderful! Easy to make and SOOO good. It is the latest addition to the 20+...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2005 by TCSTEFFEY   view full review
Tasted great! First I used a micowave safe plastic dish which the bottom melted right off,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2003 by KBL   view full review
Very simple, very quick, very tasty. This is similar to other microwave brittle recipes, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by crystalathome Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Five stars for ease and taste! I have never made candy before and I am so glad this is the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by Luv2Cook501 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I tried to make this, following the directions, but 2 minutes into the cook time with the nuts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2004 by HollyG.   view full review
Wonderful! I'm going to make a second batch right now......no way this will last long in my...

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