Ingredients
1 cup sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup chopped cashews1/2 cup chopped pecans1 teaspoon butter1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon saltPinch ground nutmeg1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon rum extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan; set aside.
In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Microwave 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in the cashews, pecans, butter, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and nutmeg.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot). Quickly stir in baking soda and extracts until light and foamy. Immediately pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula. Cool completely. Break into pieces; store in an airtight container.
