aloha brittle

How To Make aloha brittle

• Step 1
  On a greased baking pan, sprinkle the coconut in a 12" circle.
• Step 2
  In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and the Karo. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 240 degrees (soft ball stage).
• Step 3
  Stir in the macadamia nuts, pecans, and butter. Cook and stir until the mixture reads 300 degrees (hard crack stage).
• Step 4
  In a small measuring cup, stir together the baking soda, water and vanilla.
• Step 5
  Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in baking soda mixture.
• Step 6
  Pour quickly over the coconut; cool for 30 minutes.
• Step 7
  Lift the edges to loosen and then break into pieces.
• Step 8
  Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
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