Cooking School: Almond Toffee

Cooking School Tip: Try milk chocolate for a mild flavor or bittersweet for a more intense, richer taste.

Almond Toffee

Makes: about 2 1/4 pounds

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 12 minutes

Stand: 30 minutes

Chill: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut up

1 tablespoons light corn syrup

1 cup chopped almonds plus 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds

12 ounces milk chocolate bars, chopped, or milk chocolate chips

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar