Oregon Hazelnut Crunch

Description
Makes 16 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1¼ cups granulated sugar
 * ¼ cup light corn syrup
 * 2 tablespoons water
 * ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
 * 1 cup hazelnuts
 * 3 tablespoons almond extract
 * ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Directions

 * 1) Combine sugar, corn syrup, water and cream of tartar in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil.
 * 2) Heat to the hard-crack stage without stirring.
 * 3) Remove from heat and cool for about 5 minutes, stirring periodically.
 * 4) Add hazelnuts, almond extract and baking soda; stir briskly.
 * 5) Pour into a buttered 17 x 11 x 2-inch baking pan.
 * 6) Let cool before breaking into pieces.