OLD FASHIONED ENGLISH ALMOND TOFFEE

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This is so buttery rich and brittle! Always reminds me of a Heath Bar! Recipe from 1956 Betty Crocker Cookbook

Provided by Linda Kauppinen

Categories     Other Breads

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 c butter
1/2 c sugar
1/3 c water
1/2 tsp salt (kosher)
2/3 c almonds, blanched
1/4 tsp soda
1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate pieces (morsals) or 2 - 7/8 ounce milk chocolate bars. can use white chocolate too!
1/2 c pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Combine in saucepan... Butter, sugar, water and salt. cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it boils. Cook without stirring to 236 degrees or until a little dropped in cold water forms soft ball.
  • 2. Add.. 2/3 Cup blanched almonds Continue cooking to 290 degrees (soft crack stage), stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Mixture changes to a deep caramel color.
  • 3. Stir In... 1/4 tsp soda Turn out onto greased baking sheet, spread to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • 4. Immediately spread with... semi sweet chocolate pieces Spread chocolate over top as it melts
  • 5. Sprinkle with... chopped pecans Cool and then break into piece! Enjoy!!

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