Ok girls! I want you all to make something delicious this weekend. I've started making some Christmas candies, and thought I'd share a recipe with you.
Toffee ... Mmm mmm, Delicious!
2 cups butter
2 cups white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
In a large heavy bottomed pot (I use an enamel-coated cast iron soup pot - it makes the best candies!), 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 reaches 285 degrees F (137 degrees C) on your candy thermometer. Stir occasionally to keep it from burning.
While the toffee is cooking, cover a large flat baking sheet with parchment paper. As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, quickly pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. But you've got to make sure it reaches temperature! If it's not cooked long enough, your toffee will be a bit gritty from sugar that didn't get melted all the way. Let the toffee spead itself to a nice even layer - tapping the sheet on the counter will help level out the candy.
While the toffee is still hot, sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top, and let them set for a minute or two to soften. Once the chocolate chips have softened, use a spatula to spread the chocolate into a thin even layer over the toffee. Sprinkle the chopped almonds over the chocolate. Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set (10-15 minutes should be plenty of time!). Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container. Or just serve it up! Yummmy!!
Thanks for sharing this Anna! I printed it out after you posted it originally and have made it several times. Well, I went to look for the recipe and couldn't find it. Thank goodness I remembered it was you that posted it and was able to find it once again. Thank you!!
Posted by: Melissa | December 06, 2009 at 12:43 PM
We were lucky to have the real thing sent to us as a Christmas present! It is awesome to say the least and we will be working hard to burn off the calories this week.
Posted by: Whipper Snapper Designs | January 01, 2007 at 02:05 PM
You all are making it awful hard to be on a diet! Your candy sounds sinful.
Posted by: Sam Hartford | December 22, 2006 at 09:56 PM
You're absolutely right, this toffee is AMAZING!!!! Thanks so much. . . I want to keep it all for myself ;)
Posted by: Michele | December 19, 2006 at 10:03 PM
Mmmmmm......I'm going to have to make these, sounds yummy!
Off to the store...
Posted by: Jennifer (jkincolorado) | December 12, 2006 at 11:52 AM
GIRL - I just posted crack candy to your blog - LOL! You have to read my recipe - try pouring your stuff over something - like pretzels or saltine crackers - makes Awesome crack candy!
Posted by: Bethie | December 10, 2006 at 05:37 AM
I just love toffee!!!!!! thanks for the ingred.s
happy holidays
Posted by: junebug50 | December 09, 2006 at 08:26 AM
Wow! That sounds soooo yummy!! I might have to give it a try this weekend! Thanks for the recipe!!
Posted by: JennyMick | December 09, 2006 at 06:33 AM
I demand a picture! hee hee ;)
Posted by: Janet | December 09, 2006 at 05:20 AM
Sounds yummy, Anna!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | December 09, 2006 at 02:25 AM
I ALWAYS burn toffee!! I'll just pretend I can smell yours!! ;o)
Posted by: Emily | December 08, 2006 at 11:38 PM
mmmmm I make this every year as well! I love to make it with pecans.... yummo!
Posted by: Cindy Keery | December 08, 2006 at 10:51 PM
The recipe sounds fabu-yumilicious! Thanks, you choco-enabler, you! ;-)
Elaine
Posted by: Elaine | December 08, 2006 at 08:16 PM
Oooo! This sounds delicious, and my husband adores almonds, so I need to give this a try! Thank you for sharing the recipe with us! :)
Posted by: KimberlyG | December 08, 2006 at 07:21 PM
This sounds wonderful! I have made homemade caramels too, and they are SOOOOO good! Isn't home cooking just the best??!!
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Diane McVey | December 08, 2006 at 04:35 PM