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Almond Crunch

Name: Almond Crunch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: 1 cup blanched slivered almonds; 1 cup butter; 1.25 cups white sugar; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons water; 2 cups milk chocolate chips

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I am begged for this recipe whenever I serve it. My advice: Invest in a good candy thermometer and always, always, always use good ingredients. Do not use margarine as a substitute for the butter; the water content is too high.

Recipe by Heather

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs 35 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

2 pounds

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Ingredients

1 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 cup butter
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, approximately 5 minutes.
Line a jelly roll pan with foil.
In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil, without stirring, to hard crack stage, 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Remove from heat.
Working quickly, stir in almonds, and pour mixture into foil lined jelly roll pan; tip pan from side to side to spread candy evenly in pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips over candy brittle. Let stand about 5 minutes, or until shiny and soft. Spread chocolate evenly over candy. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour. Break into bite-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

317	Calories
21g	Fat
33g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 317
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 11g	57%
Cholesterol 35mg	12%
Sodium 84mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 3g
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 109mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.