Ingredients

• 2 cups - chopped walnuts
• 1 cup - sugar
• 1/2 cup - light corn syrup
• 1/2 tsp - salt
• 1 tbsp - butter (no substitutes)
• 1 tsp - vanilla extract
• 1 tsp - baking soda

How to Make Microwave Walnut Brittle

• In a covered 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, microwave the walnuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt on high for 4 minutes.
• Stir; cook 4 minutes longer. Stir in butter and vanilla.
• Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
• Add baking soda; stir quickly until lightly foamy.
• Immediately pour on to a lightly buttered baking sheet; spread until very thin.
• When cool, break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.