English Toffee

Is it even Christmas without toffee?  Nope.  Santa's not gonna stop by your house if English Toffee is not on a Christmas plate with a small 8 oz glass of milk and a chaser of egg nog.  I know he's picky, but you gotta do what the Big Man asks.  So I'll help you out a little.  I'll give you my recipe for English Toffee.  You're welcome.  You're very welcome.

*NEWS FLASH*  If you don't have time to stand over the stove for a good 10 minutes, don't even start the toffee.  It takes time, attention, and gusto.  Lots of gusto.

English Toffee
2 sticks of butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp Cream of Tarter
1/2 bag milk chocolate chips

• In a non Teflon skillet, melt sugar and butter together.
• When the mixture starts to bubble, add Cream of Tarter.
• Stir constantly with a wire wisk on high heat.
• Mixture will get syrupy and start to smoke (that's a good sign).
• Keep stirring quickly until mixture starts to scorch to a nice toffee color.
• Pour onto an ungreased cookie sheet with a lip.
• Spread the mixture as thin as you can immediately (it sets fast).
• Sprinkle the half bag of milk chocolate chips on top.  Allow to melt for about 3-5 minutes.
• Spread melted chocolate over the toffee. 
• Let cool completely and break apart.
• Enjoy!