Butter Almond Crunch

 

DESSERT

 

 

Total Time: 35 mins

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Yield: 1¼ lbs.

Dish Size: 4-Quart Baker

  

INGREDIENTS

 

  • 1½ tsp plus ½ cup butter, divided
  • ¾ cup flaked coconut
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp light corn syrup
  • ¾ cup sliced almonds
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

 

Directions

 

  1. Line a temp-tations® 4-quart baker with foil. Grease foil with 1½ teaspoons butter. Spread coconut evenly into prepared pan; set aside.
  2. 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°F (hard-crack stage). Remove from heat. Stir in almonds and pour over coconut. Cool.
  3. 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. For gift giving, place mix in assorted temp-tations® serving bowls.

 

 

NOTE: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°F. If your thermometer reads higher or lower, adjust the recipe temperature up or down.

 

 This recipe is from my  Taste of Home: temp-tations Holiday Cookbook!