Butter Almond Toffee

A great gift idea; bake some up and share!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped roasted almonds
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate pieces

Directions

Step 1

Sprinkle half the almonds on a buttered 9x13 pan. Melt butter in a heavy pan.

Step 2

Add sugars and water; mix well. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue cooking to 300 degrees or hard crack stage.

Step 3

Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Work FAST, before it separates. Pour over almonds in the pan.

Step 4

Let cool about 5 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate bits over toffee. Spread evenly. Cool. Break into pieces. Makes about 1 1/2 pounds.



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