Chocolate Almond English Toffee

Description: This is another of my Mom's recipes that is so good. Hope you enjoy. Prep time is estimated and cooking time is based on how long it takes to harden in the frig.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon light Karo syrup
• 5 Hershey Bars

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients except the Hershey Bars.
2. Cook in heavy pan over high heat.
3. Stir until shade darker than brown sugar- about 10 to 12 minutes.
4. Pour onto cookie sheet and spread with back of wooden spoon to all edges.
5. Crush five Hershey Bars and spread over the top.
6. Refrigerate immediately for about an hour or until cool.
7. When harden, break into pieces and store in air tight container.
8. Best if kept in refrigerator.