Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BRITTLE

Category: Candy

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1 tbsp butter (no substitutes)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 lb chocolate candy coating

In a 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup and salt; mix well. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir in almonds; microwave on high for 4 minutes. Add the butter and vanilla; microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in baking soda. As soon as the mixture foams, quickly pour onto greased metal baking sheet.

Cool completely. Break into 2 inch pieces. Melt candy coating in a double boiler or microwave oven. Dip one side of brittle in chocolate; place on waxed paper to harden. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 1 lb