Almond Toffee

By RogRot

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 cups butter, softened, divided
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Line the bottom and sides of a 15-in. x 10 in. x 1-in. pan with foil.
Grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
In a large heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add the sugar,
water and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy
thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage).
Pour into prepared pan. Cool for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate
chips; let stand for 3 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly over
candy. Sprinkle with almonds; press down lightly. Cool until
chocolate is firm. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight
containers. Yield: about 1 pound.