Microwave Almond Toffee

From Parent Magazine, Evelyn Raab. This recipe is excellent and so easy!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups sugar
• 1  cup butter
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1  tablespoon corn syrup
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup chocolate chips
• 2⁄3 cup  almonds, toasted and chopped

Directions

1. Toast almonds 325F for 10 minutes.
2. In large microwave safe bowl, combine sugar, butter, water and corn syrup and heat on high for 4 minutes.
3. Stir and continue to cook 6-8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes til golden brown.
4. Stir in vanilla and immediately pour into a WELL GREASED 9 X 13 pan.
5. Spread to edges and let cool 1 min then sprinkle with chocolate chips.
6. Once chocolate softens, carefuly spread over toffee evenly.
7. Sprinkle with almonds and leave to cool on the counter for about 2 hours.
8. Slice into triangles and refrigerate or freeze. (If difficult to slice, place pan in warm water for a few minutes.).