English Toffee

1. 1

   Generously butter a cookie sheet.

2. 2

   Put butter, sugar, and water in a heavy pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Bring to a bubbling boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove spoon from pan, and cook to a very brittle stage (300 degrees to 310 degrees F on a candy thermometer).

5. 5

   Or, make a cold water test: candy will separate into hard, brittle threads when dropped in cold water.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and add nuts to mixture.

7. 7

   Add vanilla and salt.

8. 8

   Pour onto prepared cookie sheet and spread to 1/4-inch thickness.

9. 9

   Cool slightly, top with chocolate chips or chocolate bars, and spread as it melts.

10. 10

    Cool completely and break into pieces.

11. 11

    Store in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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