Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE WALNUT TOFFEE CANDY

Category: Candy

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped walnuts, divided

Melt butter and sugar, stirring constantly, to boiling. Boil for 6 minutes or until golden colored, stirring constantly. Pour into a buttered 9 inch square pan; let stand for 3 minutes or until top begins to firm.

Sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips over candy. Let stand for 5 minutes or until morsels are shiny; spread chocolate over surface. Sprinkle 1/2 cup nuts over chocolate; pressing down slightly. Chill for 15 minutes or until chocolate is firm.

Invert candy onto waxed paper-lined tray. Microwave remaining morsels in a small bowl for 1 minutes. Stir after 20 seconds, and continuing to cook and stir until smooth. Remove any excess moisture from candy surface. Spread chocolate over candy. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and press down slightly. Chill until firm. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in refrigerator.