Generously butter jelly roll pan (15 1/2" x 10 1/2"). Sprinkle 2 1/2 ounces almonds in pan and shred or grate 1 chocolate bar over the top of the almonds. Cook butter, sugar, syrup and 2 ounces almonds in heavy 4-5 quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium to medium high heat; stirring constantly. until hard crack stage (350°F). Slowly pour mixture into prepared pan. Gently smooth to consistent thickness. After 5-10 minutes, break remaining chocolate bar into pieces and randomly place on toffee, letting the heat melt the chocolate. Gently spread melted chocolate over toffee and sprinkle with remaining almonds.
When cool, break into
pieces & store in cool temperature. |
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