ALMOND CHOCOLATE TOFFEE

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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.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Candy

Time 3h30m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 13.8, Sodium 61.8, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11, Protein 1.4

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