butter almond toffee

Portland, OR
Updated on Sep 17, 2015

Started making this in the 1960s and have not stopped. I do not remember where I got the original recipe but I think from one of my grandmother's many dishes. They were both great cooks.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

As with making any candy stirring and watching the candy thermometer is a bit labor-intensive, but so worth it. You definitely taste the love. This is a little softer than the average toffee and the almonds add a nice crunch. The toffee would make a great holiday gift!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped, roasted almonds
  • 1 cup regular sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butter or oleo margarine

How To Make butter almond toffee

  • Step 1
    Sprinkle half of the almonds and half of the chips on a buttered 9x13" pan.
  • Step 2
    Melt butter, add sugars and water; mix and bring to a boil, stirring constantly and cook to hard crack (300 degrees) stage. I always use a candy thermometer.
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat, stir in soda, working fast, pour over nuts and chips in pan, sprinkle other 1/2 of nuts and chips over the candy. Spread it out.
  • Step 4
    Cool and break into pieces. Keeps well in a covered dish in the refrigerator.

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Category: Candies
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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