HOMEMADE BUTTERCRUNCH CANDY

Homemade Buttercrunch Candy image

Mom used to make this every Christmas that I can remember. We kids used to look forward to it. Now I make it for my family.

Provided by JUBUGG

Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Nut Candy Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup toasted chopped almonds, divided
¾ cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

Butter a baking sheet, and set aside.
Melt margarine in 2 quart saucepan. Add sugar, and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Stir in water and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, to 270 degrees F (132 degrees C).
Remove from heat, and quickly stir in 1/2 of the chopped nuts. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle chocolate over hot candy; when it begins to melt, spread evenly over the top.
Finely chop remaining almonds and sprinkle over candy. Refrigerate until firm. Break into small pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 132.4 mg, Sugar 17.9 g