Ingredients
- ½ pound walnut meats, ground
- 1 pound milk chocolate, preferably Lindt or Tobler, grated (see note)
- 2 ½ cups sugar
- 1 pound butter
- 4 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 5 ½ ounces walnut meats, finely chopped
- 1 cup water
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (14 servings)
597 calories; 37 grams fat; 23 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 59 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 57 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 94 milligrams cholesterol; 55 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
5 pounds
Preparation
- Spread half the ground nuts in a thin, even layer over the bottom of a large ungreased baking sheet. Spread half the chocolate over the nuts.
- Combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, chopped walnuts and water in a heavy saucepan; place over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until a candy thermometer reads 280 degrees. Remove from heat, allow to stand a few minutes longer until thermometer reads 285 degrees. Pour the hot mixture over the nut and chocolate layers. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining chocolate evenly over the cooling syrup, then sprinkle on the remaining ground nuts. Let stand in a cool place (preferably not the kitchen) for at least five hours. Break or cut into bite-size pieces. If the chocolate has not hardened thoroughly, place the candies in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes. Store in a covered container or in glass jars or decorated tins.
- Chocolate can be grated by hand or in a food processor. Freezing the chocolate briefly makes grating easier.
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