PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH NUTRITION FACTS RECIPES

Name: Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 2 pounds.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1-1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons water; 2 cups finely chopped toasted almonds; 8 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)

OLD-TIME BUTTER CRUNCH CANDY RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy Recipe: How to Make It image

Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and cookies I prepare. This one's the most popular part of that collection. We love the nutty pieces draped in chocolate. —Mildred Duffy, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1-1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
2 cups finely chopped toasted almonds
8 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)

Steps:

Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; set aside. Using part of the butter, grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan. Add remaining butter to saucepan; melt over low heat. Add sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat and stir in almonds. Quickly pour into the prepared pan, spreading to cover bottom of pan. Cool completely. Carefully invert pan to remove candy in 1 piece; remove foil. , Melt half of the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl; spread over top of candy. Let cool. Turn candy over and repeat with remaining chocolate; cool. Break into 2-in. pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, FatContent 26g fat (12g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 35mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 137mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 5g protein.

OLD-TIME BUTTER CRUNCH CANDY RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy Recipe: How to Make It image

Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and cookies I prepare. This one's the most popular part of that collection. We love the nutty pieces draped in chocolate. —Mildred Duffy, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1-1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
2 cups finely chopped toasted almonds
8 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)

Steps:

Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; set aside. Using part of the butter, grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan. Add remaining butter to saucepan; melt over low heat. Add sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat and stir in almonds. Quickly pour into the prepared pan, spreading to cover bottom of pan. Cool completely. Carefully invert pan to remove candy in 1 piece; remove foil. , Melt half of the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl; spread over top of candy. Let cool. Turn candy over and repeat with remaining chocolate; cool. Break into 2-in. pieces. Store in an airtight container.

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OLD-TIME BUTTER CRUNCH CANDY RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and cookies I prepare. This one's the most popular part of that collection. We love the nutty pieces draped in chocolate. —Mildred Duffy, Bella Vista, Arkansas
From tasteofhome.com
Reviews 4.8
Total Time 40 minutes
Category Desserts
Calories 375 calories per serving

Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; set aside. Using part of the butter, grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan. Add remaining butter to saucepan; melt over low heat. Add sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat and stir in almonds. Quickly pour into the prepared pan, spreading to cover bottom of pan. Cool completely. Carefully invert pan to remove candy in 1 piece; remove foil. , Melt half of the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl; spread over top of candy. Let cool. Turn candy over and repeat with remaining chocolate; cool. Break into 2-in. pieces. Store in an airtight container.

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