English Toffee

From Debi A.

English Toffee

1 lb. Butter (don't skimp, use the real stuff)
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1 cup water
1/2 lb. nuts
1/2 - 1 Lb. Chocolate
-or-
4 Hershey Bars


Cook first 4 ingredients together in a lg saucepan stirring constantly until candy thermometer reads 285 degrees. Pour hot liquid onto a jellyroll pan, spread with a spatula.

Melt chocolate in microwave, pour over toffee in pan, and spread with a spatula. Sprinkle evenly with nuts. Cool. Break into pieces by inserting a strong knife.