ALMOND PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES

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I don't need to shop around to find a Christmas gift that's always appreciated. These easy-to-prepare squares suit anyone who has a taste for homemade treats. -Thelma Waggoner, Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups whole unblanched almonds

Steps:

Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; butter the foil and set aside., Butter the sides of a heavy saucepan; add the sugar, honey and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, without stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; immediately stir in the peanut butter, vanilla and almonds. , Pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until completely cooled. Cut into squares. Individually wrap pieces in plastic wrap, foil or waxed paper; twist ends.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.