I know it's been a long time. I've been busy traveling all over the globe and we're still on the run, but here is my favorite new treat over the holidays....toffee. It's super easy and looks fancy. This is the recipe you get when you search for "best toffee ever" on Allrecipes.com. I added a generous tsp vanilla in with the sugar and butter and chocolate on the bottom with a various assortment of nuts along with, what other than, toasted coconut.
Ingredients:
2 cups 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. |
My sister Lucy with our precious cargo...that we couldn't eat or taste until Sunday, our treat day. I think we made this on a Monday too, so we waited all week long to try it and it was delicious!
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