Homemade Toffee!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make an easy, quick snack? One of my family's favorite, easy, and quick snacks is Homemade Toffee. My mom was given the recipe from my Grandma Kohl, who is an amazing cook. My mom makes toffee every Christmas and occasionally during the year. I learned how to make toffee just last week, I couldn't believe how easy it was! If you are ever in the mood for something easy and sweet that isn't store bought, this is perfect.

I hope you enjoy this fun and easy treat.

Here is the recipe that my mom uses:

Homemade Toffee

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ready in: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Servings: 32

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups butter or 4 sticks butter

2 cups white sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup finely chopped almonds

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, 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 has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally.

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

3. As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and press in slightly. (Putting a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.)

4. Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.

-TK