CHOCOLATE NUT CRUNCH 
2 1/2 sticks butter
1 2/3 c. sugar
4 tsp. light corn syrup
1/4 c. water
1 1/4 c. coarsely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or peanuts)
3/4 c. finely chopped nuts (use same as above)
8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
Candy thermometer

Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Add sugar, syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat to 290-300 degrees (about 15-20 minutes). Stir frequently. Remove from heat and immediately stir in coarsely chopped nuts. Spread quickly on a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 cookie sheet, pushing toward edges with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate until cool.

Melt chocolate chips over very low heat. Spread over cooled candy mixture. Immediately spread finely chopped nuts. Cook again. Break into small pieces.

 

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