Mixed-Nut Spiced Toffee

1. 1

   Butter small rimmed baking sheet.

2. 2

   Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat.

3. 3

   Add next 6 ingredients; stir until sugars dissolve.

4. 4

   Attach clip-on candy thermometer to pan.

5. 5

   Increase heat to medium; boil until thermometer registers 290F, stirring slowly but constantly and scraping bottom of pan with wooden spatula, about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove pan from heat.

7. 7

   Mix in 1 1/2 cups nuts.

8. 8

   Immediately pour candy onto sheet.

9. 9

   Spread toffee to 1/4-inch thickness.

10. 10

    Immediately sprinkle chocolate atop toffee.

11. 11

    Let stand 1 minute.

12. 12

    Using back of spoon, spread chocolate over toffee.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts.

14. 14

    Chill 1 hour.

15. 15

    Break toffee into pieces.

16. 16

    (Can be made 2 weeks ahead.

17. 17

    Chill in airtight container.

18. 18

    Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour before serving.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.