Recipe For Cooking Hawaiian Brittle

Microwave Cooking :: Microwaved Desserts

Hawaiian Brittle

1/2 C. dried banana slices
1/2 C. coconut
1 C. sugar
1/2 C. light corn syrup
1 (3 1/2 oz.) jar macadamia nuts
1 tea. butter or margarine
1 tea. vanilla extract or flavoring
1 tea. baking soda

Butter a cookie sheet. Sprinkle banana slices and coconut in 12-in. circle on buttered cookie sheet.

In 1 1/2-qt. microwave-safe casserole or 8-C. measuring C., combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on HIGH for 4 min. Stir in macadamia nuts. Microwave on HIGH for 4 to 6 min. or until golden brown. Stir in butter and vanilla extract or flavoring; blend well. Microwave on HIGH for I min. Add baking soda and stir gently until light and foamy. Quickly pour in thin stream over bananas and coconut on cookie sheet. Let cool 30 min. Break into 30 (2-in.) pieces.