Nut Butter Crunch

Very similar to a Heath Bar and very easy to make. This is my mother's recipe that she made every Christmas. You will want to make a double batch - it's everyone's favorite!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1  tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips
• 2⁄3 cup  chopped pecans, finely chopped

Directions

1. Melt butter over low heat in pan.
2. Add sugar and stir until melted.
3. Add water and syrup. Continue cooking over low heat until it reaches 320 degrees on a candy thermometer. Don't undercook.
4. Remove from heat. Pour onto greased platter. This should be thin.
5. Cool until hardened.
6. Melt chocolate in double boiler or microwave.
7. Spread on cooled brittle.
8. Sprinkle nuts over top and pat inches.
9. Break into pieces. Serve.