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    Published: Feb 2, 2016 by Bridget · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

    Almond Butter Crunch

    Brace yourself -- this stuff is just like Almond Roca!

    Homemade Almond Butter Crunch - I can't stop eating it! | The Recipe Wench

    So, I sit down to write this post about Almond Butter Crunch and realize something’s missing . . .

    You see, I like to write my posts as I’m enjoying the food which is the subject of the post.

    What?!  It just helps me zero in on exactly what it is about the food that I want to express to you!

    . . . that’s why cocktail posts can be so much fun!

    But today I have to write this post without nibbling on any remnants of Almond Butter Crunch.

    Why?

    Because I ate it all.

                                               All of it.

                                                            Twice!

    Homemade Almond Butter Crunch - I can't stop eating it! | The Recipe Wench

    Folks!  We’re talking about a pound of butter, two cups of brown sugar, two cups of chocolate chips and three cups of almonds.

    Well, to be completely honest, Jeff ate some.

    He didn’t exactly eat half, although he tells me he tried – apparently he was no match for my speedy candy-consuming skills.

    And we gave the last small piece of the first batch to a visiting friend.

    Ever since the second batch was gone, I’ve been gazing at my pantry wondering whether I have any more almonds in there.  Or maybe I could try with walnuts instead?

    Or maybe I should just stop.

    Homemade Almond Butter Crunch - I can't stop eating it! | The Recipe Wench

    I hopped on the scale this morning, prepared to accept the consequences of my choices.  Instead, I am 8 pounds down from my "annual holiday horror."

    Maybe there’s something beneficial to filling up with butter, sugar, chocolate and almonds???

    Adding almonds, chocolate and butter to my shopping list now!

    So, depending on your level of will power, I recommend you plan to share this candy promptly with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc.

    It’s that good!

    If you don't already own one, grab yourself a candy thermometer.  It's important to bring the butter/sugar mixture up to 300°F so that the candy has the right texture and "crackability."

    Enjoy! - The Recipe Wench

    Easy Almond Butter Crunch

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    Easy Almond Butter Crunch
    Prep time 5 minutes
    Cook time 10 minutes
    Total time 15 minutes
    Meal type Dessert
    Slightly adapted from recipe on Chef In Training
    Homemade butter crunch candy is super easy and delicious. I recommend a candy thermometer to help you get the mixture to the proper hard candy temperature. This candy is perfect for special gifts!

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup (2 sticks) butter, unsalted
    • 1 Cup light brown sugar (packed)
    • ½ Teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ Teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1-½ Cups coarsely chopped almonds
    • 1 Cup milk chocolate chips

    Note

    I recommend a candy thermometer for this.  They cost less than $10.  If you don't want to purchase one, see if you can borrrow from a friend.  I adapted Chef in Training's recipe for Homemade Almond Roca. Bringing the mixture to 300°F allows the candy to crack into pieces easier and provides a better texture.  I also got a little more specific on the sugar measurement -- my measurement for brown sugar is by "volume," not weight.  A measuring "cup" of packed brown sugar will weigh about 6 ½ ounces.

    Enjoy! - The Recipe Wench

    Directions

    Step 1
    Line a 10 x 13 cookie sheet with foil.

    Spread chopped almonds over cookie sheet.

    Using a candy thermometer to check temperature, heat butter, brown sugar, vanilla and salt to 300°F in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk continuously so that mixture doesn't burn. This is going to take, probably, 10 minutes. The mixture might slow down around 200-250 degrees, then it will start to climb pretty quickly.

    Once the mixture has reached 300°F, pour it evenly over almonds -- it's okay if mixture doesn't cover the entire pan/all the almonds.

    Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over mixture. As the chips melt, you can take a butter knife or spatchula and spread the chocolate around.

    If there are extra almond pieces, you can grab those up and sprinkle over the melted chocolate.

    Allow everything to cool completely and the chocolate to firm up. Then break candy into pieces.

    Homemade Almond Butter Crunch - I can't stop eating it! | The Recipe Wench

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    Comments

    1. Sherry L says

      June 29, 2018 at 7:02 pm

      Hi. Could you please clarify the amount of Brown Sugar needed? In the body of your post you mention 1 cup of butter and 2 cups of Brown Sugar, but the written recipe says 1 cup of brown Sugar, I don't want to mess up the taste/texture by throwing off the proportions. Thank you!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        June 30, 2018 at 4:33 am

        Thanks for the question. The recipe is correct -- 1 cup brown sugar. (You may have been confused by my confession that I ate TWO batches of this candy -- that's where the 2 cups of brown sugar comes in! I, essentially, consumed a pound of butter and 2 cups of brown sugar, plus chocolate chips and almonds!) But just follow the recipe and you'll be fine! Or . . . double the recipe!!! Enjoy!
        Reply
    2. [email protected] says

      February 04, 2016 at 1:50 pm

      Sounds so delicious. I would have trouble to stop with just one.
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 04, 2016 at 6:35 pm

        Oh good. I'm glad I'm not the only one with no self-control when it comes to these!
        Reply
    3. Felesha Bell says

      February 04, 2016 at 3:21 am

      Oh boy! These are right up my alley! And the chunks of almond...oh my! Thanks for sharing!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 04, 2016 at 6:35 pm

        You are quite welcome. Thanks for visiting the page!
        Reply
    4. Mark, CompassandFork says

      February 03, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      Talk about the kids who couldn't keep their hands out of the cookie jar! A very funny story and not surprised you couldn't stop eating it. Looks great.
      Reply
      • Bridget Lund says

        February 03, 2016 at 10:27 pm

        Thanks! Apparently, I can't learn my lesson -- I'm considering trying to make donuts tomorrow!
        Reply
    5. sarahlorrainebond says

      February 03, 2016 at 5:13 pm

      These. Look. Amazing. I'll be making these next time I'm in the need for something decadent!
      Reply
      • Bridget Lund says

        February 03, 2016 at 10:29 pm

        Yes, do it!
        Reply
    6. efwalt says

      February 03, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      Hahaha I love it when you make something so delicious you accidentally eat it all. It happens to the best of us. This really does look moreish!
      Reply
      • Bridget Lund says

        February 03, 2016 at 10:31 pm

        Ha! Thank you for understanding and not judging me! Although I'm not sure I could honestly say I "accidentally" ate it all!
        Reply
    7. Everyday Sarah Jane says

      February 03, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      Oh. My. Word. This tasty treat has my name written all over it! I can't wait to make a giant batch...and then eat every single bite. :)
      Reply
      • Bridget Lund says

        February 03, 2016 at 10:32 pm

        Yes! A girl after my own heart! Enjoy it all!
        Reply

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