English Pecan Toffee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. pecans
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips or 2 milk chocolate bars
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Combine in a saucepan the first 4 ingredients.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it boils.
Cook without stirring to 236\u00b0 or until dropped in cold water and forms a soft ball.
Add the 2/3 cup pecans.
Continue cooking to 290\u00b0 (soft crack) and mixture changes to a deep color. Stir in the soda.
Turn out on greased sheet.
Spread to 1/4-inch thickness.
Immediately spread with the chocolate chips or chocolate bars.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans.
Cool and break into pieces.