Double-Nut English Toffee Recipe

By á-5552

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 cups butter, softened, divided
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup chopped almonds, toasted
• 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 2 cups ground walnuts or pecans, divided

Details

Servings 48

Preparation

Step 1

Butter a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in almonds. Immediately pour into prepared pan.
Sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate chips; let stand until chips become glossy. Spread evenly over top. Sprinkle with 1 cup walnuts. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
In a microwave, melt remaining chips; stir until smooth. Spread over toffee. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Break into 2-in. pieces. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3-1/2 pounds.

Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.d walnuts or pecans, divided