Butter Toffee

From the kitchen of Mary Ann Anderson

Makes 2 POUNDS CANDY • 

Ingredients

1 POUND LAND O LAKES BUTTER (NO SUBSTITUTIONS)
2 CUPS SUGAR
2 TABLESPOONS WATER
1- 12 OUNCE PACKAGE SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS
1 CUP GROUND PECANS (I USE FOOD PROCESSOR)
 

Directions

MELT 1-LB BUTTER WITH 2-C SUGAR AND 2TBS WATER IN A DUTCH OVEN. BRING TO A BOIL STIRRING CONSTANTLY UNTIL CANDY THERMOMETER IS AT HARD CRACK STAGE. POUR INTO A COOKIE SHEET WITH SIDES, THAT HAS BEEN SPRAYED WITH PAM. IMMEDIATELY SPRINKLE TOP WITH 12-OZ OF SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS. AS SOON AS THEY TURN GLOSSY, SPREAD OVER TOP WITH A KNIFE, AND THEN SPRINKLE TOP WITH GROUND PECANS. LET COOL COMPLETELY. THEN BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES.