Homemade Buttercrunch Candy

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.

• Calories: 244 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup margarine
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• ¾ cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup toasted chopped almonds, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Butter a baking sheet, and set aside.

Step 2

Melt margarine in 2 quart saucepan. Add sugar, and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Stir in water and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, to 270 degrees F (132 degrees C).

Step 3

Remove from heat, and quickly stir in 1/2 of the chopped nuts. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle chocolate over hot candy; when it begins to melt, spread evenly over the top.

Step 4

Finely chop remaining almonds and sprinkle over candy. Refrigerate until firm. Break into small pieces to serve.