BUTTERY ALMOND CRUNCH

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Meet the Cook: This delectable candy is crisp but not as hard as peanut brittle. Some people say it reminds them of the toffee center of a well-known candy bar. Besides cooking, I enjoy gardening, sewing, needlework and family get-togethers. Husband Bob and I have six children, nine grandkids and three great-grandkids. -Mildred Clothier, Oregon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 10 ounces.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; butter the foil with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Set aside., Spread the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Add 1/2 cup of butter, sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds. Quickly pour into prepared pan. , Refrigerate until firm. Invert pan and remove foil. Break candy into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.