Butter Almond Crunch

Name: Butter Almond Crunch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: About 1-1/4 pounds.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided; 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 3/4 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

I always draw rave reviews for this buttery, melt-in-your-mouth candy. From the coconut bottom layer to the chocolate drizzled on top, it's a winner all year-round.

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Spread coconut evenly into prepared pan; set aside.
In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add remaining butter; cook and stir until butter is melted. Continue cooking, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from heat. Stir in almonds. Pour over coconut. Cool.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over candy; cool until firm. Remove from foil and break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Editor's Note

We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 101 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Butter Almond Crunch in Country Woman Christmas 2004

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Swtbby

Dec 24, 2010

Easy to make & delicious. This was my first experience using a candy thermometer, so I was pleased that the recipe was not difficult. My only complaint is that the foil is somewhat difficult to remove from the candy.