WALNUT BUTTER CRUNCH

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Maybe it's the extra butter that makes this lip-smacking crunch so delectable. It takes a long time to make, but my family and friends insist it's worth every minute!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield About 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 cups butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cube remaining butter; add to sugar mixture. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Stir in walnuts. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle or spread over candy. Sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts. Break into pieces.

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