Chocolate Nut Toffee

Submitted by: Lillian, FL
Source: Baker's Chocolate and Coconut Favorites, 1962
 

1/2 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup (6 oz) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Spread nuts over bottom of a lightly buttered 8-inch square pan. Combine brown sugar and butter in a medium saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil about 7 minutes, or to temperature of 270ºF. Pour over nuts in pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Cover tightly with aluminum foil for 2 minutes, then spread chocolate evenly. Cool. Break into pieces. Makes about 1 pound.