This English Toffee recipe is perfect for the holidays or anytime you are hungry for something sweet. Taste very similar to a Heath bar. Very easy to make and well worth taking the time to do it. The perfect DIY Edible Gift Make sure to use real butter!

Old Fashioned English Toffee

1 cup butter, unsalted
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 to 1 cup of walnuts, finely chopped (optional)

1. Line a 9" by 9" baking dish with heavy aluminum foil. Set aside.

2. In a 3-quart heavy bottom sauce pan, over medium-heat, melt butter. Add sugar & salt. Bring to a boil. Continue to stir until candy thermometer reaches 305 degrees F.

2. Remove from heat and immediately pour into prepared pan. Let cool.

3. Melt chocolate in double-boiler. Generously spread chocolate over cooled toffee. Sprinkle finely chopped walnut over chocolate. Let cool completely.

4. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in air-tight container.

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