| CHOCOLATE WALNUT TOFFEE CANDY | ||
| Yields about 3 dozen pieces | ||
| 1 cup (2 sticks) Land O Lakes butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided 1 cup finely chopped Diamond Walnuts, divided |
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| Heat butter and sugar in medium-size, heavy saucepan to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 6 minutes or until golden colored, stirring constantly. Pour into buttered 9-inch square baking pan; let stand for 3 minutes or until top begins to firm. Sprinkle 1 cup morsels over candy. Let stand for 5 minutes or until morsels are shiny; spread chocolate over surface. Sprinkle 1/2 cup walnuts over chocolate; press down slightly. Chill for 15 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Invert candy onto waxed paper-lined tray. Microwave remaining morsels in small, microwave safe bowl on High (100%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave for additional 10-20 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Remove any excess moisture from candy surface. Spread chocolate over candy. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts; press down slightly. Chill until firm. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in refrigerator. |
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