Almond Brittle
Almond brittle is a crunchy, sweet treat featuring caramelized sugar and toasted almonds. Its rich, nutty flavor and crisp texture make it a perfect gift or accompaniment to coffee and dessert platters, appealing to those who enjoy classic confections with a hint of almond aroma.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
- Cook sugar and corn syrup in a 3-quart pan over medium-high heat to a soft crack stage, stirring constantly.
- Add almonds, butter, and almond extract, stirring constantly.
- Cook 5 minutes longer, until mixture is golden.
- Stir in baking soda; mixture will become foamy.
- Pour onto prepared cookie sheet and let stand for 1 hour.
- Peel off the candy and break into chunks.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
464
kcal
23% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).