How to Make Almond Buttercrunch Candy I - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something irresistible about the combination of buttery toffee, crunchy almonds, and rich chocolate. If you're a fan of this classic flavor profile, then you'll definitely want to try making your own Almond Buttercrunch Candy. This delectable treat consists of a buttery toffee base, studded with roasted almonds, and coated in a layer of smooth, dark chocolate. The result is a candy that is both sweet and savory, with a satisfying crunch that will have you reaching for more.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (11.5 ounce) packages milk chocolate chips, divided
  • 2 cups butter
  • 1 pound brown sugar
  • 1 cup blanched slivered almonds, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 56
  • Yield: 3 1/2 pounds

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Grease a 14 x 18 inch cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle one package of chocolate chips on prepared pan. Place in warm oven until chips melt, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and spread melted chocolate over bottom of pan; set aside.
  • In a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter and brown sugar. Stirring constantly, heat to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. Immediately remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup slivered almonds and pour onto pan with melted chocolate; spread mixture evenly.
  • Sprinkle remaining package of chocolate chips over the almond layer. The heat from the almond layer will melt the chocolate chips; spread melted chocolate evenly. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup almonds over chocolate.
  • Cut into squares, or allow to harden in a solid sheet and break it apart like brittle. Cool completely before removing from pan.
  • Nutrition

    162 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 68mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 25mg