Almond Buttercrunch Candy
"Yummy and easy. Great for the holidays."
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
60 pieces
ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup almonds, chopped
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1⁄2 cup almonds, finely chopped
directions
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, sugar and 1 cup chopped almonds. Stir constantly until mixture boils, then do not stir or shake. Heat to 300 to 310°F (149 to 154°C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads.
- Pour onto a large buttered cookie sheet. Immediately press chocolate chips onto the hot candy. As the chocolate melts, spread it into a coating over the candy.
- Sprinkle finely chopped almonds over the top; cool, and break into uneven pieces.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
MARIA MAC
Andover, 61
<p>I am from Andover, Ma. We have a place in Maine where we spend most of the summer. I have a wonderful husband in my life that I thank God for everyday. I love to cook and bake. It relaxes me. And I love it when I see the smiles on peoples faces when they love what I have cooked. Thanks to all of you and your recipes this happens alot!</p>
