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. Original recipe yield: 1 pound."
Recipe by: jassie

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Preparation Time:

20 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Easy

Cost:

Main Ingredients:

1 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 cup toasted and chopped almonds
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup toasted and chopped almonds

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

Butter a baking sheet, and set aside.
Melt margarine in 2 quart saucepan. Add sugar, and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Stir in water and the corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, to 270 degrees F (132 degrees C).
Remove from heat, and quickly stir in coarse nuts. Spread on to prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle chocolate over hot candy; when it begins to melt, spread evenly over the top. Top with nuts. Refrigerate until firm. Break into small pieces to serve.