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Homemade Buttercrunch Candy

SUBMITTED 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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 pound

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by rainydaze
substitue brown sugar for a more caramel taste. I used butter and wouldn't even think of using... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by Lorio
Cheap and easy to make. Great for gift giving. I did change the temperature to 290 degree f... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by SuzanneR
I don't know if I am oversensitive to after tastes in vegetable oil products, or what...but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by DARLENE410
Well Julie, this is an absolutely fabulous recipe. We love it. I made a batch to add to some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by Amy
This was easy to make and it tastes great. I used semi-sweet chips because it is what I have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2007 by Shelly
If you like the rich taste of toffee and chocolate, you'll love this. The only changes I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by AlpineMt.Momma
This candy is great! It tastes just as good or even better than an expensive one my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2005 by MEGYEAH
I used Splenda and it did not work out at all. With real sugar, its a great treat! MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Homemade Buttercrunch Candy

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 243

  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 2mg
  • Sodium: 133mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g

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