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Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy

Source of Recipe

Taste of Home


Recipe Introduction

"Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and cookies I prepare. This one's the most popular part of that collection. We love the nutty pieces draped in chocolate."

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/2fc8he7v

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 cup butter
â—¦ 1 ¼ cups sugar
â—¦ 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
â—¦ 2 tablespoons water
â—¦ 2 cups finely chopped toasted almonds
â—¦ 8 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)


Recipe

Line a 13 x 9-inch pan with foil; set aside. Using part of the butter, grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan. Add remaining butter to saucepan; melt over low heat. Add sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° F (hard-crack stage).

Remove from the heat and stir in almonds. Quickly pour into the prepared pan, spreading to cover bottom of pan. Cool completely. Carefully invert pan to remove candy in one piece; remove foil.

Melt half the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl; spread over top of candy. Let cool. Turn candy over and repeat with remaining chocolate; cool. Break into 2-inch pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Makes about 2 pounds