This classic butter toffee recipe turns simple ingredients such as butter, sugar and almonds into a glossy, caramelized treat that’s both crunchy and rich. Whether you’re packaging it up for a special gift or making it to share with family, homemade toffee makes an impression. This toffee is a candy that’s just as decadent as anything you’d find in a fancy confectionery store.

2 cups unblanched whole almonds

11 ounces milk chocolate, chopped

1 cup butter, cubed

1 cup sugar

3 tablespoons cold water

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow baking pan, toast almonds until golden brown, 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Pulse chocolate in a food processor until finely ground (do not overprocess); transfer to a bowl. Pulse almonds in food processor until coarsely chopped. Sprinkle 1 cup almonds over bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate.

2. In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally.

3. Immediately pour mixture over almonds and chocolate in pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate and almonds. Refrigerate until set, break into pieces.

4. Enjoy!