Mildred'S Toffee

1. 1

   Spread 1 cup pecans into a 9-inch circle on a lightly greased baking sheet.

2. 2

   Bring sugar and next 3 ingredients to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until mixture is golden brown and a candy thermometer registers 290u00b0 to 310u00b0 (about 15 minutes). Pour sugar mixture over pecans on baking sheet.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with morsels; let stand 30 seconds. Spread melted morsels evenly over top; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Chill 1 hour. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container.

4. 4

   : Substitute 1/4 cup bourbon for 1/4 cup water. Proceed as directed.

5. 5

   Substitute 1 cup chopped toasted slivered almonds for 1 cup chopped pecans to sprinkle on baking sheet. Substitute 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds for 1/2 cup chopped pecans to sprinkle over chocolate. Proceed as directed.

6. 6

   : Substitute 1 cup chopped toasted macadamia nuts for 1 cup chopped pecans to sprinkle on baking sheet. Substitute 1/2 cup toasted sweetened flaked coconut for 1/2 cup chopped pecans to sprinkle over chocolate. Proceed as directed.

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