CHOCOLATE NUT CRUNCH

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From The Little Black Book of Chocolate. Haven't made this yet myself, so I just estimated on the time. Cooking time is setting time. No baking involved but you will need a candy thermometer. Put pieces into decorative clear bags tied with ribbon for a Christmas stocking stuffer.

Provided by CulinaryQueen

Categories     Candy

Time 1h20m

Yield 30-40 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 cup nuts, chopped, divided
6 ounces semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Grease a 15" X 10" cookie sheet and set aside.
  • Place sugar, butter, salt and water in heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (234F-240F on candy thermometer).
  • Stir in 1/2 cup nuts and pour onto prepared cookie sheet. Spread with greased spatula to about 1/4" thickness and set aside until cool.
  • Place chocolate in heavy saucepan and cook over low heat until melted. Spread melted chocolate over cooled nut mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup nuts.
  • Set aside until chocolate is firmly set.
  • Break into pieces as you would peanut brittle.
  • Store in airtight container.
  • NOTE: You may even want to drizzle some melted white chocolate or sprinkle red or green sprinkles for serving during the holidays.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.5, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 51.8, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 1.6

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