Christmas Almond Toffee

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   Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add sugar, slivered almonds, water and salt; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295u00b0 (approaching hard-crack stage). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.

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   Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool, about 1 hour.

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   In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; spread over toffee. Refrigerate 45 minutes or until set. Invert onto an ungreased large

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   . Melt remaining chips; spread over toffee. Sprinkle with chopped almonds. Let stand 1 hour. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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