toffee bars

for the toffee part:
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup butter
2 cups flour
1 egg
1/4 tsp salt
1-2 tsp vanilla
1-2 tsp almond

Preheat oven to 350° degrees.
1. Cream butter and sugar.
2. Add egg, vanilla, and almond; continue beating.
3. Add flour and salt, and mix thoroughly.
4. Pour/press the mixture into an 11x9 or 15x11 pan (depending on how thick you want the bars).
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until it looks like it's set.

for the top:
1/2-1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate bits
1/4-1 cup of either pecans or almonds--both work great with this recipe (and I imagine pistachios and walnuts would, too)

1. While toffee bars are still warm, sprinkle chocolate on top, and let the chocolate melt.
2. Spread chocolate with a spatula or spoon until even over the surface of the bars.
3. Add nuts on top, let the chocolate set, and then cut into squares!