Best Toffee Ever!

Originally from: Marilee Chapman

Ingredients:

2 CUPS BUTTER

2 CUPS WHITE SUGAR

1/4 TEASPOON SALT

2 CUPS SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS

1 CUP FINELY CHOPPED PECANS OR ALMONDS

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt.  Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted.  Allow to come to a boil and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color and the temperature on a candy thermometer becomes 285 degrees F.  Stir occasionally.

2. While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.

3.  As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the baking sheet and spread quickly.  Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the toffee and let them soften for a few minutes.  Spread the chocolate into a thin layer.  Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the chocolate.  Use a plastic bag to gently press into the chocolate.

4.  Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set.  Break into pieces and store in an air-tight container.

Yum-Yum!  Enjoy!

Hot Mama Notes: This is an excellent toffee recipe!  We love it!

Hot Mama Grade: A