Almond Candy Jewels
A gifts-in-a-jar recipe for Almond Candy Jewels.
Ingredients
- 1/2 C. butter
- 2 C. slivered almonds
- 1/2 C. granulated sugar
- 2 T. light corn syrup
- 1/2 C. semisweet chocolate chips or butterscotch, vanilla milk or toffee chips or chopped red and green candied cherries
Instructions
- 1
Line large baking sheet with waxed paper, set aside.
- 2
For best results, assemble all ingredients before starting.
- 3
In 10− or 12−inch skillet melt butter until sizzling; add almonds, with wooden spoon (not rubber spatula), until sugar and nuts are golden brown (4 to 9 minutes). (Watch closely to prevent burning.)
- 4
Immediately remove from heat; sprinkle with desired topping above. (Do not stir.)
- 5
Working quickly, using two spoons, drop level tablespoonfuls of almond mixture, forming mounds, onto prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Refrigerate until firm (about 45 minutes).
- 7
Place individual clusters in paper candy cups or on squares of colored foil; store in airtight container at room temperature. Candy cups and colored foil are available at cake decorating stores.