English Toffee With Almonds

1. 1

   First, generously spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray, set aside. Process the almonds to a medium crush for topping, set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar and water. Cook and occasionally stir over medium heat to 300u00b0F. This should take about 25 minutes or so. Use a candy thermometer! (Note: Be careful not to leave the stove after the candy reaches 250u00b0F or so; it comes to hard crack stage very quickly and can burn in a heartbeat!)

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   As soon as the candy reaches the hard crack stage, pour the molten toffee onto the greased cookie sheet.

4. 4

   It should level out to a nice thickness on its own but you can shimmy the pan back and forth to level it more.

5. 5

   When the hot toffee gets a firm skin starting to cool on top, sprinkle the chocolate chips. Let the chips soften on the hot toffee and spread them with a spatula to cover. Immediately sprinkle the crushed almonds on the wet chocolate.

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   Chill and break into manageable pieces. Enjoy mes amis!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.