Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, softened, divided
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate candy bars, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chocolate-covered coffee beans, halved
  • 4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped

Method

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in the sugar, water and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in almonds. Cook until candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda until light and foamy. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with chocolate; let stand for 5 minutes. Carefully spread chocolate; sprinkle with pecans and peanuts. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with coffee beans; press down lightly. Chill for 1 hour or until chocolate is firm.
  • In a microwave, melt white chocolate, stir until smooth. Drizzle over candy. Chill 30 minutes longer or until firm.
  • Using foil, lift candy out of pan; discard foil. Break candy into pieces. Store in an airtight container.