Chocolate Almond Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. coarsely chopped almonds
1 Tbsp. butter (margarine)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 lb. dark or milk chocolate confectionery coating

Preparation

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 again 4 minutes.
Add butter and vanilla; microwave on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
Stir in baking soda.
As soon as the mixture foams, quickly pour onto a greased metal baking sheet.
Cool completely.
Break into 2-inch pieces. Melt chocolate in microwave.
Drizzle over top.
Yield:
About 1 pound.