Butter Almond Crunch -------------------- 3/4 cup butter (salted or unsalted) 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1 cup blanched slivered almonds 3/4 cup chocolate chips melt butter add sugar, corn syrup and nuts stir over medium heat constantly (8-10 minutes) till golden brown pour out onto cookie sheet and spread out fast sprinkle with chocolate chips, let sit for a minute or so then spread chocolate out