Chocolate Almond Brittle
["1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. light corn syrup", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1 c. coarsely chopped almonds", "1 Tbsp. butter (margarine)", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "3/4 lb. dark or milk chocolate confectionery coating"]
["In a", "1 1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup and salt; mix well.", "Microwave on High for 4 minutes.", "Stir in almonds; microwave on High again 4 minutes.", "Add butter and vanilla; microwave on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.", "Stir in baking soda.", "As soon as the mixture foams, quickly pour onto a greased metal baking sheet.", "Cool completely.", "Break into 2-inch pieces. Melt chocolate in microwave.", "Drizzle over top.", "Yield:", "About 1 pound."]
["sugar", "light corn syrup", "salt", "almonds", "butter", "vanilla extract", "baking soda", "milk chocolate"]