pecan toffee Recipe

Line a 15x10 in. jelly roll pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil; lightly grease foil ( I use butter spray Pam).

Sprinkle foil with 1 cup pecans to within 1 inch of edges.

Bring sugar, butter, and 1/3 cup water to a boil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Cook mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 12 minutes or until a candy thermometer( can find at a grocery store) registers 310 degrees.(rock hard candy stage).

Pour hot mixture over pecans; sprinkle with chocolate pieces, and let stand 30 seconds.

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans. Chill 30 minutes.

Break up toffee and store in an air tight container. yields 1 3/4 pounds.