Recipes from Amish Country :: Amish Pies, Cakes, and other Desserts
1 c. butter 1 c. sugar 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup 2 c. cashews Lightly butter a cookie sheet. In a heavy pan cook and stir the butter, sugar and corn syrup over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a boil. Cook until it starts to turn golden brown (290 degrees fahrenheit on a candy thermometer) like peanut brittle. Remove from heat. Quickly stir in cashews. Pour out onto prepared cookie sheet. Cool completely. Break up into pieces. Store in airtight container.
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