Almond Butter Crunch Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water3 Tablespoon
 Light corn syrup1 Tablespoon
 4 (1 1/5 oz. ea.) milk chocolate candy bars
 Almonds1/2 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped

Directions

Heat butter in 3-quart glass ceramic casserole at HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until melted; stir in sugar, water and corn syrup.
Cook at HIGH 8 to 9 minutes, or until mixture reads 290°F (soft crack stage) when tested with candy thermometer*.
Pour onto well greased wax paper; let stand 1/2 minute.
Arrange chocolate on candy; as chocolate melts, spread evenly over candy.
Top with nuts, pressing nuts into chocolate.
Chill until chocolate is set; break into small pieces.
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