Toffee Bars

 1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

2 TBS water

Pinch of salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 TBS sliced almonds, finely chopped

1 cup dark chocolate

Line a 1/4 sheet pan with parchment, and lightly spray with cooking spray.

In a saucepan, add butter, sugar, water, and salt.

Mix and stir over medium heat until melted; bring to a boil.

Once it reaches boiling point, DO NOT STIR.

Using candy thermometer, allow mixture to reach 300 degrees.

Once it reaches 300 degrees, remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla and almonds.

Mix until combined.

Pour hot toffee into prepared pan and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, the toffee will only be partially set, and can be cut into bars or squares.

Allow candy to set completely, and break apart.

Melt chocolate, and dip it, drip it, and place on parchment lined sheet.

Let covered candy set for about 15 - 20 minutes, or put in freezer for a short time until chocolate is set.

Store in air-tight container at room temperature.