Chocolate Toffee Bites

Adapted from the show Sweet Dreams with Gale Gand. She learned this from the head pastry chef at Valrhona Chocolates. These are easy and oh so good!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2  ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup hazelnuts (optional) or 1⁄2 cup  other  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Place the sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and caramelize it on high heat, stirring constantly. It will turn a nice amber brown in about 5 minutes. When it is a uniform caramel color, add the butter and stir it in good.
2. Once mostly combined, add the chocolate and nuts, if using, and stir to blend. Pour it out onto a parchment lined baking pan, and spread it with a spatula 1/8-inch thick.
3. Let it cool and break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!