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Homemade Buttercrunch Candy

By: JUBUGG 
"Mom used to make this every Christmas that I can remember. We kids used to look forward to it. Now I make it for my family."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

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Original Recipe Yield 1 pound
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup margarine
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup toasted and chopped almonds
  • 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup toasted and chopped almonds

Directions

  1. Butter a baking sheet, and set aside.
  2. Melt margarine in 2 quart saucepan. Add sugar, and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Stir in water and the corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, to 270 degrees F (132 degrees C).
  3. Remove from heat, and quickly stir in coarse nuts. Spread on to prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle chocolate over hot candy; when it begins to melt, spread evenly over the top. Top with nuts. Refrigerate until firm. Break into small pieces to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 243 | Total Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by rainydaze   view full review
substitue brown sugar for a more caramel taste. I used butter and wouldn't even think of using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2007 by Shelly   view full review
If you like the rich taste of toffee and chocolate, you'll love this. The only changes I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by Valentine de Villefort   view full review
This recipe is in my Better Homes and Gardens cookbook and it has always been a successful one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by Lorio   view full review
Cheap and easy to make. Great for gift giving. I did change the temperature to 290 degree f...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2005 by MEGYEAH   view full review
I used Splenda and it did not work out at all. With real sugar, its a great treat!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by SuzanneR   view full review
I don't know if I am oversensitive to after tastes in vegetable oil products, or what...but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by DARLENE410   view full review
Well Julie, this is an absolutely fabulous recipe. We love it. I made a batch to add to some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by Amy   view full review
This was easy to make and it tastes great. I used semi-sweet chips because it is what I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by AlpineMt.Momma   view full review
This candy is great! It tastes just as good or even better than an expensive one my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2012 by Deb   view full review
This is deliciously addictive (if made with butter). And as some other reviewers noted, it...

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