Hazelnut Brittle

• white sugar↗1 cup
• water↗1⁄4 cup
• light corn syrup↗1⁄4 cup
• butter↗2 tablespoons
• roasted unsalted hazelnuts↗2 1⁄2 cups

  sliced

• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• baking soda↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• vanilla↗3 drops
• chocolate, for decoration Melted↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put a large pot or kettle over a medium heat.

2. 2

   Add sugar, water, and corn syrup and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   When mixture comes to a boil, add butter.

4. 4

   Cook to 260 degrees F on a candy thermometer without stirring and add the sliced hazelnuts.

5. 5

   Bring mixture to 300 degrees F and stir in salt, baking soda and vanilla.

6. 6

   Pour mixture onto a greased baking sheet and spread out and allow to cool.

7. 7

   Break up into pieces and decorate with melted chocolate.