Toffee Almond Treats

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter

Topping

• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup whipping cream

Alternate Topping

• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 cups almonds, sliced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   For the crust: Combine all the crust ingredients, mixing until crumbly.

2. 2

   Press firmly into 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

3. 3

   Bake in a 350F (180C) oven for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   To make the filling: Combine the corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, and cream in a medium saucepan.

5. 5

   Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture boils.

6. 6

   Remove from heat.

7. 7

   Stir in almonds and vanilla.

8. 8

   Pour over the crust, spreading evenly.

9. 9

   Bake in a 350F (180C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.

10. 10

    Cool on a wire rack.

11. 11

    Cut into triangles, bars or squares.

12. 12

    Store in the fridge.