English Toffee Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Butter a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, melt the remaining butter.
2. 2
   Add sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (soft-crack stage).
3. 3
   Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and salt.
4. 4
   Quickly pour into prepared pan.
5. 5
   Let stand for 5 minutes. Using a sharp knife, score into lines.
6. 6
   Let stand at room temperature until cool.
7. 7
   Separate into squares, using a sharp knife if necessary. In a microwave, melt candy coating, stirring often. Dip squares, one at a time, in coating.
8. 8
   Place on waxed paper until set.