Almond Butter Crunch(Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
4 (1 1/5 oz. each) milk chocolate candy bars
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds

Preparation

In large glass bowl, heat butter on High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until melted.
Stir in sugar, water and syrup.
Heat on High 8 to 9 minutes, or until mixture reads 290\u00b0 (soft crack stage) when tested with candy thermometer.
Pour onto well-greased wax paper. Let stand 1/2 minute.
Arrange chocolate on candy.
As chocolate melts, spread evenly over candy.
Top with nuts.
Chill until chocolate is set.
Break into bite size pieces.