8ounceschopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate(or use chocolate chips)
Instructions
Line a sheet pan with waxed paper. Sprinkle ½ cup of macadamia nuts on the pan; spread evenly into a rectangular shape.
Melt the butter over low heat. Add the sugar, corn syrup and salt and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat to medium-high, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Clip a candy thermometer onto the side, and boil until it caramelizes and reaches 300°F.
Pour the caramelized mixture over the nuts on the sheet pan, spreading with a spatula as thin as possible. Immediately top with the chopped chocolate, spreading with a spatula as it melts to cover the entire surface of the toffee. Top with the remaining nuts, pressing them into the chocolate.
Chill until cool and the chocolate has hardened. Peel the toffee from the waxed paper, and cut or break into bite-sized pieces to serve.
Notes
*To toast the macadamia nuts, heat a nonstick pan and dry fry them. Stir often as they will burn easily.
*You may also sub sliced almonds, pecans, cashews or hazelnuts for the macadamia nuts.