Almond Toffee

Title: Almond Toffee

Categories: Chocolate, Candies

Yield: 1 servings

2 c Packed brown sugar

1 c Butter

1/4 c Water

1 tb Vanilla extract

1/2 ts Baking soda

12 oz Chocolate chips

1 1/2 c Sliced toasted almonds

Coarsely chopped Lightly grease a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet. Set aside.

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar,

butter, and water and bring slowly to the boil, stirring

occasionally to prevent burning. Insert a candy thermometer

and cook until the mixture reaches 285 degrees F.

(soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat and quickly stir

in the vanilla and baking soda. Immediately pour onto the

greased baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the

hot toffee. Let sit for 5 minutes, then spread evenly over

the surface of the toffee with a spatula. Sprinkle the nuts

evenly over the top. Cool completely. Break the hardened

toffee into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Makes about 1 1/2 pounds

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