Microwave Almond Brittle Recipe

Ingredients

1

cup sugar

1/2

cup light corn syrup

1

cup whole blanched almonds

1

teaspoon butter

1

teaspoon almond extract

1

teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Line cookie sheet with foil; lightly butter. In 8-cup microwave-safe measuring cup or medium microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup; mix well.

Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes; stir. Add almonds; blend well.Microwave on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes or until mixture is very light brown. Stir in butter and almond extract. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.

Add baking soda; stir quickly to blend. Pour immediately onto buttered, foil-lined cookie sheet, spreading mixture quickly with wooden spoon. Cool 30 minutes. Break into pieces. Store in tightly covered container.