- 2 cups chopped walnuts or black walnuts
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (no substitutes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- In a covered 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, microwave the walnuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt on high for 4 minutes. Stir; cook 4 minutes longer. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add baking soda; stir quickly until lightly foamy. Immediately pour onto a lightly buttered baking sheet; spread until very thin. When cool, break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.