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Student Level: preschool, kindergarten, elementary

Almond Malted Toffee Recipe

Ingredients:

1 C almonds, coarsely chopped
3/4 C semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 C milk chocolate chips
1/3 C white chocolate chips
2 T instant malted milk powder
2 sticks butter
1 C sugar
3 T water

Instructions:

• Line a large baking pan with foil making sure it extends over the sides of the pan.
• Place the almonds into a large mixing bowl.
• Add all 3 types of chocolate pieces and toss to combine.
• Sprinkle half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Cover the top of the mixture with the malted milk powder.
• Place the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the sugar and the water.
• Stirring continuously bring the mixture to a steady boil.
• Continue stirring until all the sugar has dissolved.
• Once the sugar has dissolved cook the mixture for 15 minutes or until a candy thermometer reaches 290 degrees, being sure to stir often.
• Remove the pan from the heat and quickly pour the mixture over the top of the nut and chocolate mixture.
• Sprinkle the remaining nut chocolate mixture over the top.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. 
• Break into pieces before storing.

Serving Size:  2 pounds

Anytime you are cooking sugar and water to make a toffee mixture you should always try to maintain a steady boil.  If the mixture begins to boil more or less adjust the heat until you reach the desired boiling stStudent Level.

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