Best 8 Chocolate Almond Brittle Recipes

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Chocolate almond brittle is a delightful confection that combines the luxurious flavors of chocolate and almonds with a crispy, brittle texture. Often given as a gift during holidays or special occasions, this delectable treat is a wonderful way to satisfy your sweet tooth. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a batch of homemade chocolate almond brittle that will be the star of any dessert table.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BRITTLE



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Here in Kern County, there are thousands of acres of almond orchards. I like to experiment with recipes—always trying to come up with something new. This candy is the result of altering, adding and a lot of taste testing (somebody had to do it!). I think it turned out rather well. —Pat Parsons, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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 candy coating

Steps:

  • Grease a 15x10x1-in. metal baking pan; set aside. In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, corn syrup and salt. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-1/2 minutes. Stir in almonds; cook on high for 2-1/2 minutes. Add the butter and vanilla; cook 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 microwave. Dip 1 side of brittle int chocolate and place on waxed paper to harden. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED ALMOND BRITTLE



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Categories     Candy     Chocolate     Dessert     Quick & Easy     Almond     Winter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup water
2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole natural almonds, chopped coarse and toasted until golden
6 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped coarse

Steps:

  • Butter a large baking sheet and a metal spatula.
  • In a heavy 5-6 quart saucepan combine water, sugar, and corn syrup and bring to a boil over moderately high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil syrup, without stirring, until it registers 310°F. on a candy thermometer.
  • Remove pan from heat (syrup will be very hot). Carefully add baking soda and salt and, working quickly, stir until syrup foams and thickens. Stir in almonds and pour mixture onto prepare baking sheet, spreading with prepared spatula.
  • Cool brittle 5 minutes and sprinkle chocolate evenly over it. Let chocolate melt, about 5 minutes, and spread it with a clean spatula. Chill brittle on baking sheet until chocolate hardens. Loosen brittle with a clean spatula from baking sheet and, holding brittle underneath with palms of hands to avoid smearing chocolate, drop from height of a few inches onto work surface to break into pieces. Transfer brittle, separating it with layers of wax paper, to airtight container. Brittle keeps, covered and chilled, 2 weeks.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BRITTLE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by ellenbalizabeth

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unblanched (skin on) whole almonds
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 (12-ounce) package milk chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Toast almonds by spreading them in a single layer on a plate and microwaving on high for 2 to 3 minutes (stir after each minute). On foil-lined baking sheet, arrange almonds in a single layer over an area measuring approximately 13x9 inches. In a heavy 2-quart saucepan combine butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Cook over med-high heat, stirring constantly with a clean, dry wooden spoon till butter is melted. Continue cooking and stirring for approximately. 7 to 10 minutes until candy is the color of the brown skin of the almonds; it will start smoking slightly. Immediately pour candy, without scraping pan, over almonds, covering all nuts. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot candy. Wait 1 minute and spread the melted chocolate until it is smooth. Sprinkle with pecans. Let cool and break into pieces. Store in a tightly covered container in cool place or refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE-ALMOND BRITTLE



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Make the crunchy candy with toasted chopped almonds and cocoa powder.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups unsalted whole almonds, lightly chopped
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more, for the baking sheet
1/3 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and cook, stirring once, until toasted, about 10 minutes and set aside.
  • Lay a silicone baking mat on a rimmed baking sheet (or line the pan with aluminum foil and lightly butter). Spread the butter on the underside of a large offset metal spatula. Whisk the cocoa and baking soda together in a small bowl.
  • Put the sugar, corn syrup and 3/4 cup water in a deep medium saucepan and attach a candy thermometer to the side. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently with a wooden spoon, just until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to high and boil the mixture until it reaches 310 degrees F or hard-crack stage.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully whisk in the cocoa mixture until combined. Stir in the toasted nuts with a wooden spoon. Working quickly, pour the hot brittle onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it as thin as possible with the buttered spatula. Cool for 5 minutes, then loosen the brittle from the pan with the spatula. Cool completely and then break into pieces. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED SMOKED ALMOND BACON BRITTLE



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Not even remotely healthy, but oh so good. The chocolate drizzle can be optional. From Jane Rockmill's "I Love Bacon" cookbook. Great as a gift or bakesale.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 3 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 lb bacon
2 cups smoked almonds
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed pink peppercorns
8 ounces chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into bite-size pieces. Place pieces in large saute pan and cook over medium heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Coarsely chop smoked almonds and set aside. Line baking sheet with silicone liner or waxed paper.
  • In large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook mixture on medium-high heat about 4 minutes or until sugar turns thick and syrupy. Slowly add softened butter and continue stirring until mixture emulsifies. Keep cooking and stirring until mixture is golden brown, about 4 minutes longer.
  • Remove pan from heat. If mixture is not smooth, whisk until it is. Stir in baking soda, salt, peppercorns, crispy bacon bits and almonds. Quickly but carefully pour brittle onto prepared baking sheet. When cool and hard, break brittle into bite-size pieces.
  • Melt chocolate in microwave in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between intervals, until mixture is entirely melted but not hot. Cool chocolate to room temperature, then either dip pieces of brittle in the chocolate or drizzle the chocolate on top. Chill brittle until chocolate is set. Store in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 week.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BRITTLE



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I found this on Recipe Goldmine and think it will be a nice cooking project for my 9-year old daughter. Prep time does not include cool time. **Make sure your sugar is "cane" sugar and not "beet" sugar. Beet sugar will separate near the end of the process and ruin the brittle.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Candy

Time 27m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb butter, lightly salted
2 cups granulated sugar (cane sugar)
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 lb almonds, whole with brown skins still on

Steps:

  • Grind 25 almonds from the pound.
  • Put butter, sugar and whole almonds into heavy cast aluminum pan. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat slightly after sugar melts to keep from turning too dark. Keep stirring briskly. Cook to almost hard crack stage, about 290 degrees F on candy thermometer. This will take about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Pour onto ungreased cookie sheets to about the thickness of an almond.
  • Melt semisweet chocolate and smear on top of warm brittle. Sprinkle ground nuts on top of the chocolate. Cool and chill until chocolate hardens. Break into pieces.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BRITTLE



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Make and share this Chocolate Almond Brittle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     Candy

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 lb dark chocolate confectionary coating or 3/4 lb milk chocolate confectionary coating

Steps:

  • In a 1 1/2 quart microwavable bowl,combine sugar,corn syrup and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Microwave on high for 4 minutes.
  • Stir in almonds,microwave on high for 4 minutes.
  • Add the butter and vanilla,microwave on high for 1 and 1/2 minutes.
  • Stir in baking soda.
  • AS sson as mixture foams,quickly pour onto a greased metal baking sheet.
  • Cool completely.
  • Break into 2 inch pieces.
  • Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
  • Dip one side of brittle in chocolate and place on waxed paper to harden.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND CRACKER BRITTLE



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield enough for 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup softened butter
1 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1 stack No Salt soda crackers
6 ounces chocolate chips
1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the butter and Splenda to a gentle boil. Allow mixture to simmer for 3 minutes, stirring often. While mixture is simmering, place a single layer of crackers on a 9" by 13" baking pan. Pour hot syrup mixture over crackers. Bake until bubbles appear over the surface of the crackers. This should only be about 3 minutes. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over entire surface. As they soften spread them evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle almonds over top. When cooled break apart to enjoy.

Tips:

  • To make the perfect brittle, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and cook the sugar mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly. This will help prevent the sugar from burning.
  • Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature of the sugar mixture. When it reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit (149 degrees Celsius), it is ready to be removed from the heat.
  • Immediately pour the hot sugar mixture onto a greased baking sheet. Work quickly, as the sugar will start to harden quickly.
  • While the sugar is still hot, sprinkle the almonds and chocolate chips on top. Press them down gently so that they stick to the sugar.
  • Allow the brittle to cool completely before breaking it into pieces. This will help prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Chocolate almond brittle is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give chocolate almond brittle a try. You won't be disappointed!

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