English Toffee

* Exported from MasterCook *

English Toffee

Recipe By : Ruth Donenfeld <sybel@ix.netcom.com>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Butter Or Regular Margarine
2 c Sugar
2 tb Light Corn Syrup; Karo
6 tb Water
1 c Almonds; Blanched, Slivered
6 oz Chocolate Chips; Semi-sweet
2 tb Vegetable Shortening
3/4 c Almonds; Toasted, Sliced

Melt the butter in a heavy 10-inch skillet. Add the
sugar, corn syrup, water and 1 cup of almonds. Cook
over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the
mixture boils. Continue to coo, stirring occasionally,
until the mixture reaches the soft crack stage, (290
degrees F on a candy thermometer). Pour the mixture
into a greased 17 X 14-inch baking sheet, (jelly roll
pan). Melt the chocolate chips with the shortening,
over hot water, stirring until smooth. Spread on the
toffee, which has been scored with a sharp knife in to
bars. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of toasted almonds. When
the chocolate has set, break apart at the scores and
store in a cool place in tins. Makes 3 lbs of candy.
There were alot fewer recipes left to go than I thought. This is the last of
what you sent to me. And, yeah, I'm still crazy enough to be willing to do
more. :)








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