BUTTERY WALNUT TOFFEE

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I've been making this tasty toffee for more than 15 years, and everyone raves about it. Folks often think I bought it at a gourmet candy store!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, softened, divided
1 cup whole unblanched almonds, coarsely chopped
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line an 11x7-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter. Arrange almonds evenly in pan; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is caramel-colored and a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Immediately pour over almonds. Cool completely., Spread melted chocolate over toffee; sprinkle with walnuts. Let stand until set. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

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