Slap Yo' Mama Almond Toffee

1 1/2 C almonds

1 C butter

200 g sugar

1/4 C water

1/2 t salt

128 g or 3/4 C chocolate chips (original recipe uses 1/2 C)

With a sharp knife, roughly chop almonds.

Roast chopped almonds at 350 for about 14 mins.

Separately, combine butter, sugar, water, and salt in a small pot.

Turn heat to high and stir constantly until candy reaches 300.

Stir in 1 C roasted chopped almonds.

Pour onto a silpat lined baking sheet, spreading to 3/8" thick.

(This will be about the height of the almonds.)

Working quickly, sprinkle chocolate chips over hot toffee.

Let sit 1 min, or until most chocolate chips change color.

Spread evenly with a small palate knife.

Immediately top with remaining almonds.

Press almonds lightly into chocolate.

Let sit about 5 mins.

With a sharp knife, score candy all the way through.

Cool at least 4 hours, then break apart and store in tins.

Ed's friend Lis

*Many people blitz almonds in a blender.