Wendi's Famous Almond Toffee

Submitted by Emily

"An amazing toffee recipe given to me by a friend of a friend who hosted an annual toffee making party. Under her tutelage I learned about stirring the butter and sugar constantly to avoid having them separate (especially at high altitude). Make this recipe for gifts around the holidays and your friends will never forget it!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 30-40 pieces
• Serves: 14-18

ingredients

• 2 cups salted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 3 cups whole almonds (may substitute other nuts)
• 1 1⁄2 lbs milk chocolate chips or 1 1/2 lbs dark chocolate chips, to taste
• 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

directions

1. Heat butter, sugar and water in a heavy stock pan on med high heat.
2. Stir constantly to 250 F degrees (using candy thermometer).
3. At 250 F degrees add nuts and continue to stir to 300 F degrees.
4. Pour hot candy into an 11" x 15" jelly roll pan.
5. When toffee has cooled slightly (approx 10 min) place half the chocolate chips on top.
6. As the chocolate melts spread evenly
7. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired.
8. When cool, invert the toffee on waxed paper.
9. Carefully melt the remaining toffee approx 1-2 min in microwave or over double boiler.
10. Spread melted chocolate on toffee.
11. Again sprinkle with walnuts if desired.
12. When completely cooled and hardened break into small pieces.
13. Store in refrigerator.