Chocolate Covered Almond Butter Brickle Food

CHOCOLATE-COVERED ALMOND BUTTER BRICKLE

Steps:

• Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Place almond butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, at 50% power 30-60 seconds or until softened, stirring once. In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in 1 teaspoon water. Set aside almond butter and baking soda mixture., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add remaining butter; cook until candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring frequently, about 5 minutes longer. , Remove from heat; stir in the softened almond butter, almond extract and dissolved baking soda. (Candy will foam.) Immediately pour into prepared pan. Spread to 1/4-in. thickness., Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand until chocolate begins to melt. Spread evenly; sprinkle with almonds and coconut, pressing slightly to adhere. Cool slightly. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chocolate is set. , Break candy into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE COVERED ALMOND BUTTER BRICKLE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Grease a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Place almond butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, at 50% power for 30-60 seconds or until softened, stirring once. In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in 1 teaspoon water. Set aside almond butter and baking soda mixture. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add remaining butter; cook until candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring frequently, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the softened almond butter, almond extract and dissolved baking soda. (Candy will foam.) Immediately pour into prepared pan. Spread to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand until chocolate begins to melt. Spread evenly; sprinkle with almonds and coconut, pressing slightly to adhere. Cool slightly. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chocolate is set. Break candy into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container. Yield: about 1 3/4 pounds.

BUTTER BRICKLE CANDY

Steps:

• Mix butter, sugar, Karo syrup, and ground almonds (or walnuts).
• Cook until 300 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring constantly.
• Grease two cookie sheets.
• Spread syrup mixture on cookie sheet thinly.
• Mark candy in squares while cooling.
• Melt chocolate almond bark.
• Dip in using tweezers.
• Lay on wax paper to dry.

CHOCOLATE BRICKLE (MAKES 50 PIECES)

Steps:

• In saucepan, cook butter and sugar over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring constantly with wooden spoon or spatula. Add nuts and continue to stir for about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Stir. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the mixture. As the chocolate melts, use a knife or spatuala to spread it evenlly over mixture. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until the candy gets hard. Cut the candy into pieces or tap the back of the pan and release the candy to break into odd shapes. Store in container in fridge when not serving.