Terrific Toffee

Directions

1. 1
   Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
2. 2
   In a bowl combine chopped almonds, semisweet and milk chocolate pieces, and white baking pieces.
3. 3
   Sprinkle half (about 1-1/2 cups) of the nut/chocolate piece mixture over the bottom of prepared baking pan.
4. 4
   Sprinkle malted milk powder over mixture in pan.
5. 5
   In a 2-quart heavy saucepan combine butter, sugar, and water.
6. 6
   Cook over medium heat to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar.
7. 7
   Clip a candy thermometer to the pan.
8. 8
   Cook, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 290 degree F (soft-crack stage), about 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Mixture should boil at a steady rate over the entire surface.
10. 10
    (Adjust heat as necessary so that mixture does not boil over.)
11. 11
    Remove from heat; remove thermometer.
12. 12
    Pour mixture quickly over nuts and chocolate pieces in pan.
13. 13
    Immediately sprinkle remaining nut/chocolate piece mixture over toffee.
14. 14
    Cool about 1 hour before breaking into pieces.
15. 15
    If necessary, chill 15 minutes or until chocolate is firm.
16. 16
    Makes about 2 pounds (36 servings).