Almond Brittle
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Almond Brittle
2 cups sugar
One third cup light corn syrup
Two thirds cup cold water
One quarter cup butter of margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
One half teaspoon baking soda
One and one half cup diced roasted almonds
Combine sugar, syrup, water and butter; cook and stir until sugar is
dissolved.
Continue cooking without stirring to 300 degrees or when syrup separates
into hard, brittle threads when dropped into cold water. Remove from heat;
stir in vanilla, soda and almonds.
Pour onto greased cookie sheet. When slightly cooled, pull edges to make a
thin sheet. When thoroughly cold, break into pieces.
Makes about 1.5 pounds of candy
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