Pecan Toffee

By jlawrin

Quick and easy to make pecan toffee will be a favorite with your family and friends. A perfect treat to make and give as gifts at holiday time.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup water
• 5 (1.55-ounce) milk chocolate bars, broken into small pieces

Preparation

Step 1

Bring sugar, butter, and 1/3 cup water to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 12 minutes or until a candy thermometer registers 310° (hard crack stage). Pour over pecans; sprinkle with chocolate pieces. Let stand 30 seconds.

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans. Chill 30 minutes. Break up toffee using a mallet or rolling pin. Store in an airtight container.