Chocolate Toffee Drops

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   Lay several sheets of parchment on a baking sheet or countertop.

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   In a saucepan, stir together sugar, brown sugar, cream, corn syrup, cocoa powder, and salt.

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   Cook over medium heat without stirring until mixture reaches 230 (soft ball stage).

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   Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.

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   Cool for a few minutes and stir for a few more minutes until mixture thickens slightly.

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   Immediately drop by spoonfuls onto parchment and top with a sprinkling of toffee bits.

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   Cool completely and peel off of parchment.

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   Notes: Add a few chopped pecans to toffee bits for a more elegant taste.

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   Also, if you can, have a second person work with you to sprinkle the toffee bits onto these.

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    They tend to stick better when placed on the candies while they are warm.

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