Butter Almond Toffee
2004-12-17- Course: Cakes & Candy
- Yield : 24
- Servings : 24
- Prep Time : 20m
- Cook Time : 15m
- Ready In : 35m
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A great gift idea; bake some up and share!
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped roasted almonds
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate pieces
Directions
Step 1
Sprinkle half the almonds on a buttered 9x13 pan. Melt butter in a heavy pan.
Step 2
Add sugars and water; mix well. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue cooking to 300 degrees or hard crack stage.
Step 3
Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Work FAST, before it separates. Pour over almonds in the pan.
Step 4
Let cool about 5 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate bits over toffee. Spread evenly. Cool. Break into pieces. Makes about 1 1/2 pounds.
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