TERRIFIC TOFFEE

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"This candy is one of those must-make treats my family requests at Christmas," says Carol Gillespie of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. "The buttery toffee, rich chocolate and crunchy nuts are a triple treat. Everyone who tries a piece asks for more."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
2 cups coarsely chopped almonds, toasted, divided

Steps:

Butter a large baking sheet with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a small bowl, combine semisweet and milk chocolate chips; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reaches 290° (soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup almonds. Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet., Sprinkle with chocolate chips; spread with a knife when melted. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. , Break into 2-in. pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.