OLD-TIME BUTTER CRUNCH CANDY
Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and cookies I prepare. This one's the most popular part of that collection. We love the nutty pieces draped in chocolate. -Mildred Duffy, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; set aside. Using part of the butter, grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan. Add remaining butter to saucepan; melt over low heat. Add sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat and stir in almonds. Quickly pour into the prepared pan, spreading to cover bottom of pan. Cool completely. Carefully invert pan to remove candy in 1 piece; remove foil. , Melt half of the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl; spread over top of candy. Let cool. Turn candy over and repeat with remaining chocolate; cool. Break into 2-in. pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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[email protected]I've tried making this candy several times, but I can never seem to get it right. The candy always ends up being too hard or too soft.
Nour H Jalbosh
[email protected]This candy was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. It's definitely a good choice for a kid-friendly treat.
Biniyam Fikru
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of toffee, but I really enjoyed this candy. It's not too sweet, and it has a great crunch to it.
Eli Villas
[email protected]This candy is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious and addictive, and it's perfect for gifting.
Aqib Kwan
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. This candy is amazing! I've already made it several times, and it's always a hit.
ziina bosco
[email protected]This candy is delicious, but it's a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll only eat it in small doses.
Mashud Yussif
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my candy turned out really sticky. I think I may have overcooked it.
Reggie Johnson
[email protected]This candy is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
Abdull Razaq
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and salty in this candy. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Tulsi Thakur
[email protected]This candy is a great way to use up leftover butter. It's also a good way to satisfy your sweet tooth without overindulging.
saad Xheikh
[email protected]I've tried making this candy several times, but I can never seem to get it right. The candy always ends up being too hard or too soft.
samweli samweli
[email protected]This candy was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. It's definitely a good choice for a kid-friendly treat.
Naman Giri
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of toffee, but I really enjoyed this candy. It's not too sweet, and it has a great crunch to it.
Wahab Sheikh
[email protected]This candy is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious and addictive, and it's perfect for gifting.
SIRAJE KABUNGA
[email protected]I've made this candy several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Larry Randol
[email protected]This candy was easy to make and turned out great! I used a silicone baking mat to line the pan, which made cleanup a breeze. The candy is the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy, and it's so addictive that I can't stop eating it!