Holiday Traditions

Every family has their special traditions and it's always nice to learn what they are.  This year, with us being in this odd state of transit, we've had to forgo a lot of our usual traditions.

But we were able to keep up with some traditions:

Like Theo - our Elf on a Shelf,

And Toffee!  My father's sister started this tradition years ago.  She would send a big care package at Christmas and the part that we all looked forward to were the bags (one for each of us) of her very special homemade toffee.  Oh - we loved that toffee!

So now it's a tradition in our house.  I make it every year and it's great to give away or bring to parties.  I'm glad that I was able to make it this year - despite all the transition.
 

Sue’s Toffee

 Don’t double

2 C sugar

2 C butter (not Sweet) (1 pound)

2 C almonds, chopped and divided into big pieces and dust (1 cup of each)

chocolate chips

Line cookie sheet with foil and scatter larger almond pieces evenly.

Cook butter and sugar together over low heat at first, then higher heat until reaches 305F, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and pour over almonds on cookie sheet evenly.

Wait 5 minutes then scatter chocolate chips over toffee.

Wait 2 minutes and spread melted chocolate over surface of toffee and then sprinkle almond dust.

Let cool completely (4 hours), break into chunks.

And enjoy!!