Butter Crunch

Directions

1. 1
   Place butter in a 2-quart glass bowl or a casserole. Microwave on High for 2 minutes or until melted.
2. 2
   Stir in sugar, water and corn syrup.
3. 3
   Microwave on High for 4 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir. Microwave 6 to 8 minutes more or until temperature reaches 300°, hard crack stage, on a candy thermometer, stirring after every 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir in toasted almonds.
6. 6
   Pour into a greased 10 x 15-inch jelly roll pan, spreading mixture to edges of pan.
7. 7
   Cool until mixture is partially set, but still warm.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
9. 9
   When chocolate has melted, spread evenly over candy.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with finely chopped almonds.
11. 11
    When chocolate is set, break into pieces.
12. 12
    Makes about 1 1/4 pounds.