Classic English Toffee

Directions

1. 1
   Place a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with almonds. Measure out chocolate chips.
2. 2
   In a large saucepan, melt butter with sugar, salt and water over LOW heat. Then stir mixture constantly over medium-high heat until it reaches 300 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
3. 3
   Pour mixture onto cookie sheet over the almonds. Spread with a spatula into a rectangular shape. While toffee is hot, sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Once chocolate is melted, spread it evenly over the toffee. Let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes then cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator and break into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.