Toffee Squares

I made this for our annual church meeting last weekend. Several of you asked for the recipe so rather than email everyone separately, I'll just post it on here.

Toffee Squares

*variation of a recipe from Everyday Food*

makes 24  -   242 calories per cookie

• 12 Graham crackers
• 8 oz toffee bits
• 1 1/2 Cups chopped almonds (or any other nut that you prefer)
• 1/2 Cup granulated sugar
• 1 Cup unsalted butter - this is because you are adding the salt later
• 3/4 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 tsp coarse salt 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place graham crackers in a single layer on sheet. Sprinkle toffee bit and almonds over crackers. I found that I had better success if I dumped them out in the middle and spread them with my fingers (washed of course). Also, the graham crackers will shift when you add the toppings, so if they don't fit tight on the cookie sheet, use the other hand to hold them in place. 

2. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and butter to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and cook at a rapid simmer for 2 minutes, swirling pan occasionally, until mixture is syrupy. Immediately pour over crackers. Bake until sugar topping is bubbling, about 12 minutes. 

3. Remove crackers from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate and salt over the top. Cut along the middle line of the crackers to make squares. Cook completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for about 1 week, but they really won't be around that long, if you get my meaning *wink*.