English Toffee
This candy tastes wonderful and takes about 15 minutes to make. My sister and I did three batches in an hour one year for Christmas. I use a cast iron skillet and some times just a few of the almonds to help gauge the readiness.
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- Serves: 16 persons
Ingredients
- 1cup butter
- 1¼ cups white sugar
- 2tablespoons water
- ¼cup slivered almonds
- 1cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1
Butter a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.Step 2
Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar and water. Bring to a boil and add almonds. Cook, stirring constantly until nuts are toasted and the sugar is golden. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan; do not spread.Step 3
Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Let stand for a minute, then spread the chocolate over the top. Let cool completely, then break into pieces.