Almond Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Line a cookie sheet with foil; coat with cooking spray.
2. 2
   Cook sugar and corn syrup in a 3-quart pan over medium-high heat to a soft crack stage, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Add almonds, butter and almond extract, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Cook 5 minutes longer, until mixture is golden.
5. 5
   Stir in soda; mixture will become foamy.
6. 6
   Pour onto cookie sheet; let stand 1 hour.
7. 7
   Peel off candy and break into chunks.