Palanquetas

Directions

1. 1
   Line a baking sheet with a nonstick mat or grease it, and lightly grease an offset metal spatula (so that the brittle will be easier to spread).
2. 2
   Combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, and butter in a heavy pot over medium heat and cook, stirring, until it starts to boil.
3. 3
   Add the nuts (pumpkin seeds will pop) and continue cooking until you obtain a golden caramel color.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat and add the baking soda and salt.
5. 5
   Stir rapidly, being careful not to burn yourself from the steam, and then pour onto the prepared pan.
6. 6
   Spread rapidly to your desired thickness.
7. 7
   Let cool, and then break apart with your hands if it is thin or cut with an oiled knife into desired shapes.
8. 8
   (If you choose to cut the brittle into shapes, do so while it is cooling but still somewhat warm.
9. 9
   Once the brittle is completely cool it will break.)
10. 10
    These can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry area.
11. 11
    Use pieces of parchment paper between them so they dont stick to eack other.
12. 12
    They will keep for a few weeks.