I’ve never been one to make candy. That was always what my Mother did. I baked. I love to bake. But sometimes you’ve just got to give in and make a little candy.
This recipe comes from a yellowed newspaper clipping. I have no idea which newspaper.
English Toffee
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup milk chocolate, shaved
Sprinkle ½ cup almonds on buttered 10-x-6-inch baking pan.
Combine butter and brown sugar to medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to full boil. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches hard crack stage, or temperature of 290 degrees on candy thermometer, approximately 12 to 14 minutes.
Pour mixture over nuts. Sprinkle shaved chocolate on top of nut mixture. Spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
When cool, break into pieces.
Makes 1 lb., or about 12 servings.
