English Almond Toffee

English toffee is one of my favorite candies to make and eat at Christmas time.  I've been known to buy the big containers of the stuff from Costco and then hide them and sneak one (or two) every now and then.  Don't judge.  :)   Anyway, the candy is not that hard to make.  Here is my mother-in-law's recipe.

2/3 c. butter

½ c. sugar
1/3 c. water 
½ tsp salt
2/3 c. raw chopped almonds
¼ tsp baking soda
½ c. chocolate chips
¼ c. chopped roasted almonds

Add butter,sugar, water, and salt to a heavy sauce pan. Cook over low to medium heat,stirring constantly until it boils.  Cookwithout stirring to 236° F.  Add 2/3 cup raw almonds.  Cook to 290° F stirring constantly.  Stir in ¼ tsp baking soda.  Pour onto cookie sheet ¼” thick.  Immediately put ½ cup chocolate chips on topand spread as chocolate melts.  Sprinklewith chopped almonds.