Tantalizing Toffee

Directions

1. 1
   Coarsely chop 1 1/2 cups of the walnuts for toffee.
2. 2
   Finely chop remaining 3/4 cup walnuts for topping.
3. 3
   In a 2-quart glass measuring cup with a handle, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and butter.
4. 4
   Microwave at High 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir well until sugar dissolves. Microwave at High 16 to 20 minutes or until mixture reaches 300°.
6. 6
   Stir in the coarsely chopped walnuts and quickly spread in a buttered 15 x 10 cookie sheet. Let stand until cooled completely.
7. 7
   Place chocolate in a 3-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave at High 30 seconds; stir to melt completely.
8. 8
   Spread the chocolate over the cooled toffee.
9. 9
   Sprinkle finely chopped walnuts evenly over the chocolate. Let stand several hours until chocolate is set, then break into pieces.
10. 10
    Makes about 2 1/2 pounds.