Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon light corn syrup1 cup sliced almonds

Preparation

Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; butter the foil with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Set aside.

Spread the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Add 1/2 cup of butter, sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds. Quickly pour into prepared pan.

Refrigerate until firm. Invert pan and remove foil. Break candy into pieces.