To Die For Buttery Almond Nut Crunch

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   Heat the sugar, butter and water in a large, heavy pot with buttered sides.

2. 2

   Cook rapidly and stir constantly, being careful not to scrape sides of pan.

3. 3

   Cook until mixture reaches 300 degrees or the hard-crack stage, when a small amount of mixture dropped into a glass of cold water separates into threads that are hard and brittle.

4. 4

   Add 1 1/2 cups of almonds and stir.

5. 5

   Quickly turn the candy out onto a buttered cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Form into a shape about 1 foot square.

7. 7

   When almost cool, brush with melted chocolate and sprinkle with toasted almonds.

8. 8

   Break into pieces when cold.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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