Pecan English Toffee

Submitted by Smoky Okie

"Delightful take on an old favorite"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 25

ingredients

• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 2 cups salted butter
• 2 cups dark brown sugar
• 4 large chocolate candy bars

directions

1. butter a 9x13 baking dish and scatter pecan halves evenly across the bottom.
2. in heavy sauce pan, melt butter, add sugar and bring to a boil.
3. Boil approximately 12 minutes or until candy reaches 290°.
4. Add chopped pecans and stir to mix, then pour over halves in backing dish.
5. Place candy bars on top, allow to melt and then smooth over. ( i like to use high quality chocolate, but Hersheys will do).
6. Chill thoroughly , turn pan over, dump on counter and break up by whacking with heavy spoon.