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Chocolate Almond Brittle
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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
In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup and salt; mix well.
Microwave on high for 2-1/2 minutes. Stir in almonds; microwave on high for 2-1/2
minutes. Add the butter and vanilla; microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in
baking soda. As soon as the mixture foams, quickly pour onto a greased metal
baking sheet. Cool completely. Break into 2-in. pieces. Melt chocolate coating
in a double boiler or microwave. Dip one side of brittle in chocolate and place
on waxed paper to harden. Store in an airtight container.
Yield: about 1 pound.
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