Code Neon Blue!

Wow, it’s FINALLY County Assembly Day, and I’ve made it this far without losing what little I have left of my mind!

In about 45 minutes I’ll head out to the Cow Palace to help finish with the set up for the dinner. We have a big crowd of citizens attending, plus various candidates and office holders. Governor Ritter is even expected to pop in, once he gets in from the assembly and dinner in neighboring Bent County!

The finale of the evening will be our traditional fund-raising dessert auction. I’m bringing cashew brittle.

In the interest of fair disclosure, I hereby share my recipe with y’all:

Microwave Nut Brittle

You can use any kind of shelled nuts in this recipe. My family loves it with cashews or mixed nuts!

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1 1/2 cups roasted salted nuts
1 teaspoon butter (I only use real butter for candy)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

In a 1-1/2 quart microwave safe bowl, stir together sugar and syrup. Microwave on HIGH 3 minutes.

Stir in nuts. Microwave on HIGH 3 to 5 minutes or until brown.

Add butter and vanilla, blend well. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes more.

Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy. Pour onto lightly greased foil lined cookie sheet. Let cool, then break into pieces. Store in air tight container. Makes about 1 pound.

Hints: In my experience, it doesn’t come out right if you try to double the recipe. Also, cooking times may vary by microwave, so you should plan to make an experimental batch or two before you make a ’good’ one for gift-giving. Don’t worry, if your family is like mine, the extra will NOT go to waste!