Sunday, December 5, 2010

Toffee Heath Bars - microwave

1 C. Chopped Nuts (walnuts, pecans or almonds)
1 C. Brown Sugar (packed)
1/3 C. Butter (5 1/3 Tbs)
3 Tbs. Water
1/2 C Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips*

Sprinkle nuts over bottom of buttered 8" square dish.

In 1 1/2-qt. microwave proof bowl place brown sugar, butter and water.  Microwave on High 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until thick.  Stir well; quickly spread over chopped nuts.

Sprinkle chocolate chips over toffee.  Cover dish so heat melts chocolate.  Let stand 5 minues.  Spread chocolate evenly over top.  Refrigerate to set.  Turn out of dish and break into pieces to serve.

Makes about 1 lb.
*May substitute milk chocolate or white chocolate chips.  Guittard also makes wonderful cappuccino chips.

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