Chocolate-Almond Toffee

By Mary-10

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 tablespoons butter. softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped whole almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring just until combined; bring to a boil. Cook without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 325 degrees or until syrup begins to caramelize. Stir in vanilla and salt. Working carefully and quickly, pour sugar mixture onto a baking sheet covered with parchment paper; spread to desired thickness. Let toffee stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate over warm toffee; let stand 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate in a thin, even layer over toffee; immediately sprinkle with chopped almonds. Let stand 1 hour or until completely cool. Break toffee into pieces.