Best 6 Buttery Almond Crunch Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our delectable Buttery Almond Crunch! This exquisite treat combines the richness of butter, the delicate crunch of almonds, and a hint of sweetness to create a truly unforgettable experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our curated collection of recipes will guide you effortlessly towards creating this irresistible dessert. From the classic Buttery Almond Crunch to its variations like the Chewy Almond Crunch and the Gluten-Free Almond Crunch, each recipe offers a unique twist on this timeless favorite. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this delightful almond confection!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTER ALMOND CRUNCH



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I always draw rave reviews for this buttery, melt-in-your-mouth candy. From the coconut bottom layer to the chocolate drizzled on top, it's a winner all year-round.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield About 1-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Spread coconut evenly into prepared pan; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add remaining butter; cook and stir until butter is melted. Continue cooking, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from heat. Stir in almonds. Pour over coconut. Cool., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over candy; cool until firm. Remove from foil and break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ALMOND BUTTERCRUNCH



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Homemade almond buttercrunch candy is a delicious treat and better than store-bought. Learn how easy it is with this simple chocolate-dipped recipe.

Provided by Elizabeth LaBau

Categories     Dessert     Candy

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces (1 stick) butter
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 teaspoon corn syrup (light)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups almonds (toasted, whole, coarsely chopped)
8 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet or candy coating)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Prepare a 4 x 8-inch loaf pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, the corn syrup, and the salt. Stir until the brown sugar dissolves.
  • Once the brown sugar melts, start your timer and cook the candy for exactly 6 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. If you want to use a candy thermometer , stir and boil the toffee until it reaches 290 F/143 C.
  • After 6 minutes, pull the toffee pan from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the chopped toasted almonds. Scrape the toffee into the prepared loaf pan-it should be in a layer about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Let the toffee set for about 3 minutes, then use a pizza cutter or paring knife to cut the toffee into thin bars about 1/2-inch wide x 2.5-inches long. These will look like small pieces, but once they are dipped in chocolate and rolled in nuts, they'll be substantially bigger. After another 2 minutes, go over your cuts again as the toffee continues to harden.
  • As you wait for your toffee to set, chop the remaining 1 cup of toasted almonds very finely. Alternatively, put them in a food processor and pulse for several seconds until they are in very small pieces. Pour the finely chopped almonds into a shallow bowl.
  • Once the toffee is completely cool and set, break it into pieces along the lines you made, and trim off any jagged edges with a knife.
  • Melt the chocolate or candy coating. Dip each piece of almond buttercrunch in the melted chocolate, then place it in the bowl of nuts. Roll it around until it is coated with nuts on all sides. Take it out with a fork and place it on a baking sheet. Repeat until all the toffee pieces are coated with chocolate and nuts.
  • Refrigerate the tray for about 10 minutes to set the chocolate. Bring to room temperature, then serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 98 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 24 small bars (24 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ALMOND BUTTER CRUNCH



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This toffee candy is filled with almonds and covered with chocolate.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Toffee     Butter     Almond     Nut     Dairy     Candy     Dessert

Yield 1 1/2 pounds (48 pieces)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 cup slivered almonds
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in all remaining ingredients except chocolate chips. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 8-12 minutes or until mixture is golden brown.
  • Pour mixture into 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips over candy; spread evenly. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in container with tight-fitting lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 30 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber

ALMOND BUTTER CRUNCH CANDY



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This is a yummy candy that I make each year to put in amongst (if that is a word) my cookies on the trays. It came from a Better Homes & Garden Candy Cookbook back in the '60s. It is one that is easy to make and comes out great every time. It is very tasty and has a great crunch if you are sure to bring it to the hard crack stage.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
1 cup coarsely chopped almonds (toasted)
4 (4 1/2 ounce) milk chocolate candy bars (melted)
1 cup finely chopped almonds (toasted)

Steps:

  • CANDY:.
  • In a large saucepan melt butter; add sugar, corn syrup, and water.
  • Cook stirring occasionally to hard-crack stage (300 degrees) on a candy thermometer--watch carefully after 280 degrees as it rises fast after this.
  • Quickly stir in the coarsely chopped almonds.
  • Spread in ungreased 9x13 pan.
  • Cool thoroughly and turn out onto waxed paper.
  • TOPPING:.
  • Melt the chocolate and spread half on top of the candy.
  • Sprinkle with half of the finely chopped almonds.
  • Cover with wax paper and invert.
  • Spread the other half of chocolate and sprinkle other half of nuts.
  • If necessary chill in refrigerator till chocolate is firm.
  • Crack in pieces.

OLD-FASHIONED BUTTER CRUNCH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
1 cup toasted almonds, chopped, about 4 ounces
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, tempered
1 cup toasted almonds, chopped, about 4 ounces
One 12 x 18-inch pan, buttered and lined with buttered foil, plus 2 large cutting--boards, jelly-roll pans, or cardboard pieces, covered with parchment.

Steps:

  • To make the butter crunch mixture, melt the butter in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, stir in almonds, and pour out into prepared pan, spreading the mixture with the back of a spoon to fill the pan. Before the butter crunch hardens, but when it is firm enough to handle, turn it out onto a large parchment-covered cutting board and peel away the foil. Allow the butter crunch to cool completely. To finish the butter crunch, wipe the top surface of the candy with a damp paper towel to remove excess butter and allow to dry a few minutes. Have another cutting board or the back of a jelly-roll pan ready to turn the candy over onto. Use a small offset metal icing spatula to spread half the tempered chocolate quickly over the butter crunch. Scatter half the chopped almonds over the chocolate. Cover this finished surface with a piece of parchment paper or foil and place another cutting board or the back of a large jelly-roll pan. Remove top board and paper and quickly spread with remaining tempered chocolate and scatter on remaining almonds (it isn't necessary to wipe the second side because it wasn't against a buttered surface). Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set chocolate. Break the butter crunch into 2-inch pieces. Store candy in a tin or plastic container with a tight-fitting cover and keep at a cool room temperature for up to a week.

BUTTER ALMOND CRUNCH



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Make and share this Butter Almond Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine almonds and coconut.
  • Spread in a thin layer over bottom of a buttered 13 x 9-inch pan.
  • Melt butter or margine in a saucepan.
  • Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
  • Cook, without stirring until mixture comes to soft crack stage, 290 degrees F.
  • Remove from heat and pour in a thin stream evenly over almonds and coconut.
  • Cool.
  • Break into pieces.
  • Store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2698.9, Fat 144.9, SaturatedFat 76.8, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 1973.8, Carbohydrate 356.9, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 333, Protein 17.4

Tips:

- **Mise en place:** Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling. - **Use unsalted butter:** Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in your recipe. If you use salted butter, you may need to adjust the amount of salt you add. - **Toast the almonds:** Toasting the almonds brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy. You can toast them in a toaster oven or on the stovetop. - **Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan:** A heavy-bottomed saucepan will help to prevent the butter from burning. - **Stir constantly:** Stirring constantly will help to prevent the butter and sugar mixture from separating. - **Cook until the mixture reaches the desired color:** The color of the butter and sugar mixture will determine the flavor of the toffee. A lighter color will result in a milder flavor, while a darker color will result in a more intense flavor. - **Let the toffee cool completely:** Before you pour the toffee over the almonds, let it cool completely. This will help to prevent the toffee from becoming too hard. - **Store the toffee in an airtight container:** Store the toffee in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Buttery Almond Crunch is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great gift for friends and family, and it is also a great way to use up leftover almonds. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make this delicious toffee that is sure to be a hit.

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