Verda's Butter Crunch Candy by Della G.

Della must have been a candy making woman, because she has a lot of yummy candy recipes.  This is no exception.  Essentially, this is toffee.  It is really yummy and pretty easy.

Verda's Butter Crunch Candy by Della G.

2 c sugar

1/2 c water

1/4 c white Karo

1 c butter

1 3/4 c blanched almonds

5 oz chocolate chips

Put first 5 ingredients in a large frying pan (very large and deep frying pan or a heavy pot, when it boils it about triples) and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture forms a brittle mass when dropped in a cup of water, 285 degrees.  Syrup should be thick and amber colored, like toffee.  Pour into a jelly roll pan and spread evenly. Cool, then spread melted chocolate chips evenly over the top.  (Or you can sprinkle them on as soon as the candy forms a crust and then spread them when they are melted)  Sprinkle finely chopped nuts over the top.When cooled completely, break into pieces.  Makes 2 lb candy.