Don't Copy that Toffee

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup margarine (Earth Balance works well)
• 2 tsp water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• NOTE: You will need a candy thermometer and a parchment-lined baking sheet

Preparation:

• Combine sugar, margarine and water large saucepan - with the candy thermometer.
• Stir over low heat until margarine and sugar have melted.
• Increase heat to medium-high, stirring constantly. The mixture will bubble up as the water is cooked off. The volume will increase dramatically at this point. After the water has evaporated, the mixture will collapse.
• Continue cooking until you thermometer reads 300F
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
• Pour toffee onto parchment lined baking sheet and spread into a thin layer (about 1/4 inch) with a spatula.
• Cover and cool in refrigerator until set.
• Break into pieces and store in a sealed container.