Chocolate Almond Brittle
CATEGORIES
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped almonds
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 pound dark or milk chocolate confectionery coating
DIRECTIONS
  1. In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup.
  2. Microwave on high for 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in almonds; microwave on high for 4 minutes.
  4. Add the butter and vanilla; microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes.
  5. Stir in baking soda.
  6. As soon as the mixture foams, quickly pour onto a greased metal baking sheet.
  7. Cool completely.
  8. Break into 2-in. pieces.
  9. Melt chocolate coating in a double boiler or microwave.
  10. Dip one side of brittle in chocolate and place on waxed paper to harden.
  11. Store in an airtight container.
  12. Yield: about 1 pound.