Microwave Toffee Edible Gift!

Throw away the candy thermometer and make some toffee the easy way!

Microwave Toffee - Edible Gift!

1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon of salt
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup toasted, chopped almonds or other nuts
3/4 cup chocolate chips or chunks






Butter the edges of a microwave safe bowl or casserole.  Put butter, salt, sugar and water in bowl.  DO NOT STIR.

Place bowl in microwave, and microwave for 7 minutes.  Remember not to stir the mixture.




Meanwhile, spread out 1/2 cup of nuts on a piece of waxed paper.







Check the toffee and add 30 seconds of microwave time until the mixture is tan.







Remove from microwave and pour mixture on top of nuts.








Sprinkle with chocolate.  Leave chocolate alone for a minute to let it melt.  After a minute, spread  melted chocolate out with spatula and sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Let chocolate dry.   Peel dry toffee from waxed paper and break into pieces.  Put in a sealable bag.

I like to put my toffee bags in a nice box with some cute tissue paper, and tie it with some ribbon and a gift tag.

If you don't plan to use the toffee right away, you can keep it in the freezer for up to 30 days.