Holiday Toffee

So, April wanted this recipe a while back and I'm just getting around to sharing it. I usually make a TRIPLE batch and use a full sheet pan to cool it in. But this is the recipe for the single batch.

1 Cup sugar
1 Cup butter
3 TBS water
1 tsp vanilla
4 or 5 Hershey bars (or chocolate chips)
chopped nuts (roasted pecans are my fave)

Combine sugar, butter and water in heavy saucepan.
Cook to 300 degrees stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Pull from heat and add vanilla. Stir well.
Once all the bubbles are stirred out, Pour into a buttered 9x9 pan.
Lay the chocolate bars/chips on top and spread evenly as they melt.
While still warm, sprinkle chopped nuts over the top.
Cool thoroughly and break into pieces.



PS - I've made other recipes and the toffee is really hard. This recipe uses water and that adds a nice softness to the candy so you don't visit the dentist for chipped teeth - just cavities.