Toffee Currant Sticks
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Candy
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

3/4 cup margarine or butter -- softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar -- packed
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour -- sifted
2 tablespoons shortening
6 ounces butterscotch flavored pieces
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup currants
3/4 cup slivered almonds -- toasted
 

Preparation:

Makes 4 dozen 1. Blend margarine, brown sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir in flour. 2. Spread mixture in 13 x 9-inch pan; bake in preheated 350 F. oven 20 minutes. 3. Cool slightly. 4. Combine shortening, butterscotch pieces, corn syrup, water and remaining salt in saucepan. 5. Heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and glossy. 6. Spread over baked dough; sprinkle on currants and nuts. 7. Allow topping to set before cutting.