Almond Addiction : Sweet & Salty Crunch

Once your friends and family have tasted this chocolate-almond toffee candy, they will never look at you the same way. There will always be a little glint in their eye, wondering when you will make them more of this addictive treat and how much they will get.

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Difficulty Level

Easy

Hard

Needed Items

Durations

15 minutes prep
20 minutes cooking time
Two 45-minute waiting times, each followed by 5 minutes hands on
Total time: About 2 1/4 hours

Ingredients

1 cup butter (2 sticks–NOT MARGARINE)
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
1 3/4 cups toasted almonds*, chopped, divided
8 ounces milk chocolate chips, divided

Number of Servings

Well, hard to predict, because people usually eat more than they plan to. This makes about 2 1/2 pounds.

Equipment

9×13 pan
foil
2-3 qt saucepan
Oven
candy thermometer
wood or silicone spoon
Microwave oven or double boiler

Do-Aheads

Preheat oven to 375°
Line 9×13 pan with foil, leaving foil “handles” to extend beyond both ends of the pan
Measure sliced almonds, spread them onto a cookie sheet, and toast in 375° oven 5-8 minutes, then chop or smash into coarse bits. (Then turn off the oven.)
Measure all ingredients into separate bowls ahead of time. More info on this in the podcast!