Aloha Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Coat the surface of a large baking sheet with 1 teaspoon of the unsalted butter.
2. 2
   Sprinkle coconut in a 12-inch circle on the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3
   In a large, heavy saucepan, combine sugar & corn syrup.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat until candy thermometer reads 240 degrees F (soft-ball stage), stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Stir in macadamia nuts, pecans & remaining 1 teaspoon of unsalted butter, then cook & stir until mixture reads 300 degrees F (hard-crack stage).
6. 6
   In another container combine baking soda, water & vanilla.
7. 7
   Remove saucepan from heat, then stir in baking soda mixture.
8. 8
   Quickly pour the hot mixture over the coconut.
9. 9
   Cool before breaking into pieces.
10. 10
    Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.