And then Regina made toffee as a Christmas treat. It is sublime! I told her how much I enjoyed it and she told me yesterday that she'd made some more. I had to admit I liked the first batch so much I ate almost half of it in the car on the way home and had to rearrange it on the plate so my husband wouldn't think I was a glutton. She brought me another plateful today!
Not only did she bring me more toffee she sent me the (very simple) recipe she found at www.allrecipes.com. It is so good and she assures me it is nearly foolproof. Since Todd bought me a candy thermometer for Christmas I'm even more excited to give it a try!
Best Toffee Ever - Super Easy
Recipe By: FUNKYSEAMONKEY"Chocolate and almonds top off a rich buttery toffee. A simple recipe that you could easily remember
and whip up any time. I always get compliments and requests for more. Use any type of nut that you
like in place of the almonds."
Ingredients
2 cups butter
2 cups white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped almonds
Directions
In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium
heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the mixture
becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C).
Stir occasionally.
While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking
sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread
the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and
press in slightly. Putting a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.
Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight
container.
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