Chocolate hazelnut butter toffee brittle. Yum!

You will need:

• 2 cups of real butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 6 Tbsp water
• 2 Tbsp light corn syrup
• 1 cup chopped hazelnuts, divided (you can substitute almonds or pecans)
• 1 bag (12 oz) of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp of sea salt (divided)
• foil
• two 13 x 9 pans
• candy thermometer

While the toffee is still very hot (but before it hardens) I have learned to run a spatula through it to kind of “score” it.  It makes it break into more even pieces later on.

Let the toffee pans sit for about a minute, then sprinkle on a little of the sea salt.  Divide the chocolate chips and sprinkle over the top.  The heat from the toffee melts the chocolate.  Use a spatula to spread the chocolate into a layer, then sprinkle on a bit more salt (if desired) and the remaining chopped hazelnuts.

Let sit in the refrigerator about 20 minutes, until the chocolate completely hardens.  Break into pieces and enjoy! This makes a great treat for neighbors.

And also for the little boys who hover near the kitchen, sniffing the air and saying “ooo!  That smells SO good….”

Enjoy!

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