Pecan Toffee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 c. coarsely chopped pecans

Preparation

Line 9-inch square baking dish or pan with foil, overlapping sides.
Butter foil.
Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add sugar and cream of tartar and stir until sugar dissolves.
Increase heat to medium-high.
Brush down sides of pan with wet pastry brush.
Cook to 310\u00b0, stirring occasionally, about 11 minutes.
Immediately pour toffee into pan, tipping to cover foil evenly.
Let stand 1 minute.
Spread chocolate with back of spoon over toffee until melted and smooth.
Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate until firm.
Remove from pan and break into pieces. Store in airtight container.
Makes 1 1/2 pounds.