Aunt Norma's Chocolate Nut Toffee

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I got this recipe years ago from my aunt norma. It's the one candy my dh asks me to make every christmas. It makes a kind of crunchy toffee. If you like your toffee chewier, you could cook it for less time.

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Steps

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Spread nuts on bottom of a well-buttered 8x8 pan.

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Combine margarine and brown sugar in a heavy saucepan and bring to a full boil.

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Boil for 7 minutes , stirring constantly.

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Pour mixture over nuts , being sure to cover them all.

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Scatter chocolate chips over toffee.

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Cover until chips have softened , then spread evenly.

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Refrigerate until chocolate has set , turn out on a board and break into bite-sized pieces.

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Ingredients

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pecans, margarine, brown sugar, chocolate chips