English Toffee

English Toffee Recipe 

2 cups butter,  salted

2 cups sugar

1/4 tsp salt

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup almonds or pecans finely chopped

Line a cookie sheet with no-stick foil.

Combine the butter, sugar, and salt in a large heavy saucepan. 

Cook over medium heat and allow the mixture to come to a steady boil, stirring constantly.

When it turns a dark amber color or reaches 290 degrees with a candy thermometer, it is done. You can also drop a small bit of the mixture into ice cold water, and if the drop turns hard and brittle it is done.

Carefully pour the mixture into prepared baking sheet. 

Let harden for a minute or two, then sprinkle on the chocolate chips. 

Let them melt on top for a minute, then spread the chocolate evenly with a knife.

Sprinkle on the chopped nuts and press down slightly on the nuts. 

Let it cool and harden, then break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Tip: You can pop it into the fridge to cool quicker.