Almond Chocolate Toffee

Submitted by Bev I Am

"Care to add another treat to those hostess trays? I discovered this recipe In Virginia Living Magazine. Serving size is approximate depending on the size toffee pieces you desire. Cook time reflects cooling time."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 40

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb butter
• 1 1⁄3 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 2⁄3 cup almonds, blanched (toasted and coarsely chopped)
• 10 ounces milk chocolate
• 1⁄2 cup almonds, blanched (toasted and chopped finely)

directions

1. Grease a 13x9-inch pan.
2. In a heavy saucepan, combine butter and sugar over low heat, and stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
3. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reaches 290 degrees.
4. Stir in the coarsely chopped almonds.
5. Immediately pour into greased 13x9-inch pan.
6. Allow mixture stand until set but still warm, 15 minutes or so.
7. Arrange chocolate on top of warm toffee, and spread with a spatula as it melts.
8. Sprinkle with the more finely chopped almonds, pressing them lightly into the chocolate.
9. Cool.
10. Break into bite sized pieces.