English Toffee Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Servings: 30 Serving Size: 1 piece Ingredients - 2/3 cup butter (do not substitute) - 1/2 cup sugar - 1/3 cup water - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 2/3 cup blanched almonds - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 cup chocolate chips - 1/4 cup chopped pecans    Sweet and irresistible, this old-fashioned favorite is always a welcome holiday treat.	1

	Directions Combine butter, sugar, water and salt in a medium size saucepan. Cook over low heat. Stir until it boils, then cook without stirring to 236° F. Add blanched almonds and cook to 290° F, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda until evenly distributed and then pour onto a greased baking sheet. Add chocolate chips on top and spread until they are melted and covering the surface of the toffee. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Cool and break into pieces.	2