CHOCOLATE-ALMOND TOFFEE

CHOCOLATE-ALMOND TOFFEE image

Yield 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 sticks butter
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup Karo light corn syrup
2 pounds slivered almonds, toasted
1 pound bittersweet chocolate

Steps:

Prepare 1-2 trays with waxed paper, foil, or parchment, sprayed lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Melt butter on low heat. Add the sugar, saltwater and syrup. Increase the heat slightly and stir and heat until mixture reaches 260 degrees on your candy thermometer. Add 1⁄8 of the almonds and continue cooking until mixture is 305 degrees. Once the mixture reaches 305, remove from heat and pour onto your prepared pan. Let cool completely. When the candy has cooled break into pieces. Using a knife or your food processor, chop the remaining almonds into small pieces. Melt the chocolate in your microwave at 11/2 - 2 minute intervals, checking and stirring until just melted. Dip the toffee into the melted chocolate then press the chocolate-coated candy into the nuts.