Chocolate-Covered Toffee

My favorite nuts for this recipe are cashews. Pecans are also mighty tasty.

What You Need:
2 cups cold butter
2 cups white sugar
1 lb. unsalted nuts (optional)
1 bag chocolate chips

What You Do:
1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil. If using nuts in the recipe, scatter them on the cookie sheet.
2. In a large saucepan, melt cold butter over high heat. Add the sugar and stir constantly. Bring to a boil and continue stirring until mixture bubbles up and then settles down. Never stop stirring! It will take a while (and it'll seem like forever) but will eventually come together and become a nice caramel color. Don’t let it get too dark or it will taste burnt.
3. Remove from heat and immediately pour onto the cookie sheet. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top. When the chocolate is melted, use a small rubber spatula to spread the chocolate. When cooled, break into pieces.