Toffee Butter Crunch

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   Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan; set pan aside.

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   Butter the sides of a 2-quart heavy saucepan. In saucepan melt butter; add sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture boils. Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan. Reduce heat to medium; continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, stirring frequently, until the thermometer registers 290u00b0F, soft-crack stage (about 15 minutes). Adjust heat as necessary to maintain a steady boil. Watch carefully after 280u00b0F to prevent scorching. .Remove saucepan from heat; remove thermometer. Pour candy into the prepared pan, spreading quickly.

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   Let candy stand about 2 minutes or until set; sprinkle with chocolate pieces. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes. When chocolate has softened, spread over candy. Sprinkle with nuts. Chill about 20 minutes or until firm.

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   Let candy stand about 2 minutes or until set; sprinkle with chocolate pieces. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes. When chocolate has softened, spread over candy. Sprinkle with nuts. Chill about 20 minutes or until firm.

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   When firm, use foil to lift candy out of pan; break into pieces. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Makes about 1 1/2 pounds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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