HIGHLAND TOFFEE

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Provided by Lynn in MA

Categories Candy

Time 24m

Yield 16 pieces, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
2 cups quick-cooking whole grain oats
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Grease well an 8" square glass baking pan; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine well the melted butter and oats; stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, salt and vanilla extract. Pour into prepared pan and press in evenly.
Bake for 14 minutes. Remove pan and turn off oven .
Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top and return the pan to the oven for 2 minutes.
Using a sprayed offset spatula, spread the softened chips over the top; sprinkle with the chopped nuts.
Allow to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for 2 hours.
With a sharp thin knife, go around all the edges of the pan. Gently remove the whole from the pan and place on cutting board. Cut into squares and then triangles.
These are best stored in an airtight container in the fridge during warm weather.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 112.8, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 13.9, Protein 0.5