Indulge in the sweet and crunchy goodness of homemade butter-brickle with this easy recipe. Made with butter, sugar, and chopped almonds, this buttery candy will satisfy your sweet tooth. It's perfect for gifting or enjoying as a sweet treat anytime. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this addictive delicacy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.
- Continue cooking the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the chopped almonds and vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and spread it evenly using a spatula.
- Let it cool for about 30 minutes or until hardened.
- Once completely cooled and hardened, break the butter-brickle into bite-sized pieces.
- Store in an airtight container.