National Buttercrunch Day

When was the last time you really treated yourself to something sweet?

Can you remember when you last threw caution to the wind and stopped caring about calories and sugar content for just a few blissful minutes as you dig into a crunchy, sweet and decadent buttercrunch treat?

As more and more people are becoming conscious about their diet and health, the classic buttercrunch bar has sometimes been set aside due to its, admittedly high, sugar content and addictive nature.

The brittle crunch mixed with the sweet and sticky taste of toffee is a heavenly combination, but of course too much buttercrunch can be a bad thing.

Luckily, some deep lovers of this dessert decided that there should be a National Buttercrunch Day – a day where you can throw your diet out of the window and let yourself go by treating yourself to an indulgent buttercrunch bar.

Everyone knows that taste and texture are the two most important factors when it comes to picking a sweet treat. After all, you’re not allowed to have too many treats in a day, so you need to make sure it’s something that delights all of your senses.

That’s why so many people have fallen in love with buttercrunch. It’s a sensory delight thanks to the initial crunch you get, followed by the sweet and creamy toffee flavor that melts in your mouth and tingles your tastebuds.

National Buttercrunch Day is all about celebrating buttercrunch. Everything from its flavor to the texture and even its versatility are appreciated today.

How to Celebrate National Buttercrunch Day

National Buttercrunch Day is a great excuse to let yourself go and forget about the calories and sugar for just one day. Check out a few ideas for getting involved:

Get Creative with Buttercrunch

Celebrating buttercrunch day is all about eating buttercrunch and mixing it with different desserts and snacks to try something new and exciting.

Of course, if you’re feeling extra fancy then you can break up some buttercrunch and mix with your favorite ice cream for a mouth-watering dessert.

Or consider sprinkling it over a cheesecake to add a little kick. There are plenty of ways to eat buttercrunch and it doesn’t have to go straight into your mouth!

Try Making Buttercrunch

Make your own batch of buttercrunch to share with your friends and family members (it’s a really simple recipe!) or add it to other desserts to create something entirely different and new.

You’ll learn all about how to make the perfect buttercrunch and also get plenty of ideas on how to use it.

Of course, you could just eat it all up as it is, but we certainly recommend trying it with different types of desserts on National Buttercrunch Day to spice it up a little!

Share Buttercrunch Day with Others

To let others in on the fun, we recommend learning to make buttercrunch on National Buttercrunch Day and sharing it on social media with the official hashtag.

The tag is a great way to see what other people have made including unique desserts that use buttercrunch or even learn other recipes to see how you could make yours even better.

Facts About National Buttercrunch Day

Distinct American Sweet

Buttercrunch, known for its rich taste and crunchy texture, is considered an American twist on English toffee.

While traditional English toffee often uses brown sugar, buttercrunch is typically made with white granulated sugar, creating a lighter texture. Additionally, it’s commonly coated in chocolate and nuts.

Birth of Almond Roca

One of the best-known buttercrunch candies, Almond Roca, was created by Harry Brown and J.C. Haley in 1923 in Tacoma, Washington. This confection features a butter-crunch toffee center enrobed in milk chocolate and chopped almonds.

Evolution from Toffee

The evolution from simple toffee to buttercrunch occurred when American confectioners introduced the use of white sugar and nuts, setting the stage for commercial brands like Almond Roca and Heath bars that emerged in the 20th century.

A Candy of Many Names

Sometimes referred to simply as “English toffee” in the United States, buttercrunch variants are diverse, with some including sea salt or different types of nuts to offer unique flavor twists.

This naming convention can cause confusion with traditional English toffee, which typically does not include nuts or chocolate coating.