Fancy Macadamia Nut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Butter 2 cookie sheets and put them in warmed oven.
2. 2
   Combine the sugar, corn syrup and water in saucepan.
3. 3
   Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the soft ball stage (240 on candy thermometer).
4. 4
   Stir in the macadamia nuts and the butter.
5. 5
   Cook,s tirring constantly, until thermometer reaches 300 degrees and syrup is brown.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda.
7. 7
   Pour half the candy on each cookie sheet; quickly spread to about 1/4 inch thick.
8. 8
   When cooled, break into pieces.