Toffee

Get all of your ingredients measured and set out before you start the recipe.

Then place your almonds on a plate and microwave them for 2-3 minutes on high to toast them.

Line a baking sheet (preferable a 9x13 pan) with foil and place the almonds in a single layer on the foil - space them out as best you can.

Add sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt to a large saucepan (at least 2-quarts and it needs to have a thick bottom - not a thin metal one or your toffee will burn!) and melt over medium heat, stirring throughout. When ingredients are completely melted, continuously stir and gradually increase heat to medium-high. Keep stirring, stirring, stirring for 9-15 minutes until the toffee is a golden brown colour (similar to the colour of the raw almonds).

As soon as it reaches that colour, quickly pour over almonds in your prepared pan.

Allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow it to rest for another couple of minutes so the chocolate chips will melt, then spread over the toffee.

Sprinkle with chopped pecans and allow to cool completely. (If you put the pan in the fridge it will speed up the process a bit).

After the toffee and chocolate are completely cooled, use a butter knife to break apart the toffee. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.