Chocolate Almond Toffee

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 cups Chocolate chips, semisweet
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 1/2 cups Almonds, salted

• Dairy

  • 16 oz Butter, unsalted

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Description

Ingredients

• 16 oz. (2 cups) unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1½ cups salted almonds, chopped
• 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

• Line a standard rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
• Using a medium saucepan, add butter and place over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until butter has completely melted.
• Place candy thermometer in saucepan. Add sugar, increase heat to high and stir. Continue heating, stirring constantly, until temperature reaches 300°F. (Note: This could take 10-15 minutes. Continue stirring to prevent butter/sugar mixture from burning.) (Note2: Use a large saucepan than you think you need. The butter/sugar mixture will expand as it heats!)
• Pour butter/sugar mixture into prepared baking sheet; spread mixture evenly with a wooden spoon. Let mixture cool at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spread chopped almonds on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 3-4 minutes. Shake pan and then continue toasting for another 1-2 minutes. Set almonds aside. (Note: Watch almonds closely when toasting as they can burn quickly!)
• Using a double-boiler or a microwave, melt chocolate chips until fully melted. Pour chocolate over butter/sugar mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle toasted almonds evenly on top of chocolate.
• Let toffee cool completely and then cut with knife or break into rustic pieces.