Christmas Walnut Toffee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped, divided
6 ounces chocolate chips

Preparation

Butter a 9 inch square baking dishand set aside.
Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in sugar, corn syrup and water until smooth.
Heat to 290\u00b0F (145\u00b0C) using a candy thermometer.
Stir in 1 cup walnuts and cook 3 more minutes stirring constantly.
Pour into prepared pan and allow to cool.
Remove from pan and place on waxed paper.
Melt chocolate chips in double boiler or in the microwave stirring frequently until smooth.
Spread half of the melted chocolate onto one side of the toffee slab and sprinkle with half the remaining nuts.
Allow to cool until set, then repeat with the other side.
Break into bite size pieces when set.