Ingredients
1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 cups butter, softened, divided2 cups sugar1/3 cup water2 tablespoons light corn syrup1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips1 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
Preparation
Line the bottom and sides of a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil. Grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
In a large heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage).
Pour into prepared pan. Cool for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand for 3 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly over candy. Sprinkle with almonds; press down lightly. Cool until chocolate is firm. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight containers.
