BUTTER ALMOND TOFFEE

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As with making any candy stirring and watching the candy thermometer is a bit labor-intensive, but so worth it. You definitely taste the love. This is a little softer than the average toffee and the almonds add a nice crunch. The toffee would make a great holiday gift!

Provided by Martha Benner

Categories     Candies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c chopped, roasted almonds
1 c regular sugar
1/3 c brown sugar, lightly packed
2 Tbsp water
1/2 tsp baking soda
6 oz semisweet or milk chocolate chips
1 c butter or oleo margarine

Steps:

  • 1. Sprinkle half of the almonds and half of the chips on a buttered 9x13" pan.
  • 2. Melt butter, add sugars and water; mix and bring to a boil, stirring constantly and cook to hard crack (300 degrees) stage. I always use a candy thermometer.
  • 3. Remove from heat, stir in soda, working fast, pour over nuts and chips in pan, sprinkle other 1/2 of nuts and chips over the candy. Spread it out.
  • 4. Cool and break into pieces. Keeps well in a covered dish in the refrigerator.

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