Almond Toffee

Ingredients

• 1 c butter

• 1 ⅓ c sugar

• 2 T water

• 1 T light karo syrup

• ½ c ground almonds

• 1 T almond extract

• 6 oz semi sweet chocolates

• Ground almonds to sprinkle on top

Preparation

1. Mix butter, sugar, water, and syrup.

2. Microwave 5 minutes, whisk until creamy.

3. Return to microwave and heat until mixture boils and reaches a caramel color, about 5-12 minutes, depending on microwave. Watch it carefully!!

4. Add ½ c ground almonds and 1 T almond extract.

5. Whisk together, pour into 9x13 pan, which has been covered with ground almonds.

6. Pour in ribbons, do not spread.

7. Sprinkle with semi-sweet chocolate chips, spread with melted.

8. Sprinkle chocolate w/ more ground nuts.