Macadamia Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350.
2. 2
   Spread the nuts on a 13-by-10-inch rimmed baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
3. 3
   Transfer the nuts to a plate; let cool and coarsely chop.
4. 4
   Wipe off the baking sheet and oil it lightly.
5. 5
   In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, honey and butter, and boil over moderately high heat until a candy thermometer inserted in the syrup registers 290, about 7 minutes.
6. 6
   Stir in the chopped nuts and scrape the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; spread in an even layer.
7. 7
   Let cool completely, then break into large pieces.