A friend of mine writes a weekly newspaper column.  This week she wrote about making English Toffee.  That reminded me of my recipe and that I would make this at Christmas time with my children.  (Our recipes turned out to be the same!)

I know that time is relentlessly marching forward (like the march in the Nutcracker Suite) toward Christmas.  Maybe you’re in a flurry of shopping, wrapping, caroling, and partying.  But, if you have some time, making this easy candy recipe with a grandchild would be a wonderful memory making activity.  Especially the eating part!

English Toffee
1 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup water
milk chocolate candy bar
½ cup chopped pecans

Combine butter, sugar and water in a heavy saucepan.  Bring to a boil.  Cook stirring constantly to 290 degrees on a candy thermometer.  Pour onto a buttered cookie sheet   Immediately place chunks of the candy bar on top and carefully spread the chocolate over the mixture.  Add chopped nuts pressing them slightly into the melted chocolate. When cool, break into pieces.

I have to share a funny thing our oldest son said at Christmas time when he was quite young.  He asked me to put on the Graham Cracker Suite music.  (He meant the Nutcracker Suite!)  Every time I think of his comment, I get a chuckle.  Kids say the darnedest things (to quote Jack Benny).

Cooking together with your grandchildren builds strong, lasting relationships.  Maybe you can start a tradition of making this candy during the holiday season with your grandchildren.  It will bring happiness, joy, and lasting fond memories of time with Grandma.

Digi-Gram

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