CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT TOFFEE

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A layer of smooth chocolate and chopped hazelnuts disguise the top of this brittle as a candy bar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 1 sheet (about 9 by 11 inches)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Vegetable oil cooking spray
4 sticks unsalted butter
2 2/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
Salt
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
2/3 cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet withcooking spray, and line with parchment. Melt butterand sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add water and corn syrup. Cook until a candy thermometer reaches 300 degrees. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to even out color. Pour mixture onto baking sheet without spreading. Let cool.
  • Spread chocolate over top, and sprinkle with hazelnuts. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. Break into pieces.

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