Almond Brickle Dessert Recipes

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BRICKLE

Steps:

• Sprinkle 1 1/4 cup nuts over the bottom of a well-greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan.
• Melt the butter in a medium, heavy-duty saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 280 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 7 minutes.
• Pour the hot mixture over the nuts; let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with morsels. Let stand until morsels melt and become shiny and soft, about 5 minutes. Spread evenly.
• Refrigerate for about 20 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.

ALMOND BRICKLE DESSERT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch square pan. In small saucepan, combine almonds, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup margarine, honey and 1 tablespoon milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, about 9 to 11 minutes, stirring constantly boil an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat set aside.In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder, 1/2 cup margarine, 1/3 cup milk, almond extract and eggs. Blend at low speed until moistened beat3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in remaining 3/4 cup flour mix well. Spread batter in greased pan. Spoon almond mixture over batter spread evenly to cover. Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: No change.Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 450 Protein 6g Carbohydrate 49g Fat 26g Sodium 310mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SALTINE CRACKER BRICKLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan or large cookie sheet with sides with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Arrange the crackers side by side in a single layer on the foil. In a small saucepan, melt the sugar and butter, stirring constantly until they bubble, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla. Pour evenly over the crackers and, using a spatula, spread to cover evenly.
• Bake immediately. After 7 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the crackers. Return to the top rack of the oven and bake for 2 minutes more. Spread the chocolate evenly over the crackers with a clean spatula. Cool for 20 to 30 minutes before transferring the tray to the freezer. The next day, peel off the foil and break the brickle into pieces. Keep frozen or refrigerated.

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.

BUTTER BRICKLE DESSERT

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine butter, flour, sugar, oats and pecans; spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes; break into pieces while still warm., Pat half of the crumbs into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Drizzle with half of the caramel topping. Cut ice cream into 1-in. slices; place in a single layer in pan. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Drizzle with remaining topping. Freeze until firm, about 2-3 hours. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before cutting.

ALMOND BRITTLE

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add almonds, sugar, and syrup. Cook and stir the almonds until the mixture turns caramel in color, about 6 minutes.
• Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer. Cool until the mixture hardens and break into pieces to serve.