ALMOND BUTTER CRUNCH 
Power Select: HIGH Approx. Time: 11 minutes Approx. Yield: 1 1/4 pounds

1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. light corn syrup
4 (1 1/5 oz. ea.) milk chocolate candy bars
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds

Set power select at HIGH. In 3 quart pyroceramic casserole dish, heat butter 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted; stir in sugar, water and corn syrup. Heat 8 to 9 minutes or until mixture reads 290 degrees F (soft crack stage) when tested with candy thermometer. Pour onto WELL greased wax paper; let stand 1/2 minute. Arrange chocolate on candy; as chocolate melts, spread evenly over candy. Top with nuts, pressing nuts into chocolate. Chill until chocolate is set; break into small pieces. Important: Do not use candy thermometer in dish while operating the microwave oven.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

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