Dessert: Pistachio Brittle

Recipe by Laraine Perri Offer your pals an excuse to snack and relax. Pistachios' potassium can lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Get ready to hear "Mmm ahhh.

Ingredients

vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup dry-roasted shelled unsalted pistachios

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; lightly coat paper with vegetable oil cooking spray. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to a simmer; cook, stirring often, until mixture is a medium caramel color, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (mixture will foam), 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and 1 cup dry-roasted shelled unsalted pistachios. Pour onto baking sheet; spread into an even layer. Cool completely. Break into 24 pieces.

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