ALMOND BUTTER CRUNCH CANDY

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This is a yummy candy that I make each year to put in amongst (if that is a word) my cookies on the trays. It came from a Better Homes & Garden Candy Cookbook back in the '60s. It is one that is easy to make and comes out great every time. It is very tasty and has a great crunch if you are sure to bring it to the hard crack stage.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
1 cup coarsely chopped almonds (toasted)
4 (4 1/2 ounce) milk chocolate candy bars (melted)
1 cup finely chopped almonds (toasted)

Steps:

  • CANDY:.
  • In a large saucepan melt butter; add sugar, corn syrup, and water.
  • Cook stirring occasionally to hard-crack stage (300 degrees) on a candy thermometer--watch carefully after 280 degrees as it rises fast after this.
  • Quickly stir in the coarsely chopped almonds.
  • Spread in ungreased 9x13 pan.
  • Cool thoroughly and turn out onto waxed paper.
  • TOPPING:.
  • Melt the chocolate and spread half on top of the candy.
  • Sprinkle with half of the finely chopped almonds.
  • Cover with wax paper and invert.
  • Spread the other half of chocolate and sprinkle other half of nuts.
  • If necessary chill in refrigerator till chocolate is firm.
  • Crack in pieces.

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