ALMOND TOFFEE

Ingredients:

• 1 c. toasted, chopped almonds
• 1 1/2 c. white sugar
• 1/4 c. water
• 1/3 c. Karo syrup (white)
• 8 oz. margarine
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/2 c. toasted, chopped almonds (additional)

Instructions:

1. Warm 1 c. almonds in the oven at 175°F.
2. Heat sugar, water, and Karo syrup over medium heat, washing down sugar crystals as needed.
3. Stir in margarine and cook to 290°F.
4. Remove from heat, stir in salt, baking soda, and warmed almonds.
5. Pour onto a greased baking sheet, spreading evenly.
6. Let cool before breaking apart and dipping in chocolate and additional almonds.