Walnut Candy Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Line a pan with parchment paper and coat lighty with cooking spray.
2. 2
   Combine sugar, corn syrup, water and butter into sauce pan.
3. 3
   Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook for 20-40 minutes until candy thermometer reaches 275.
4. 4
   Stir in walnuts and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, till thermometer reaches 295.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla. Color should be a light amber and frothy.
6. 6
   Quickly pour mixture onto prepared pan and spread to desired thickness.
7. 7
   Cool completely for 30-60 minutes and then break with wooden spoon into small pieces.