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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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This candy is one of those must-make treats my family requests at Christmas, says Carol Gillespie of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The buttery toffee, rich chocolate and crunchy nuts are a triple treat. Everyone who tries a piece asks for more. Ingredients:
1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided |
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
1 cup milk chocolate chips |
1 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons water |
2 cups coarsely chopped almonds, toasted, divided |
Directions:
1. Butter a large baking sheet with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a small bowl, combine semisweet and milk chocolate chips; set aside.
2. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reaches 290° (soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup almonds. Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; spread with a knife when melted. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Let stand until set, about 1 hour.
4. Break into 2-in. pieces. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2 pounds.
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