English Toffee

14 tbsp margarine (not butter)
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
dash of salt
1 6oz bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1/2 cup toffee candy pieces

Put margarine and sugar in a heavy pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a bubbling boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon (or heat resistant spatula) for about 10 minutes. When it starts to turn a light brown, remove from heat and add vanilla and salt (this is also where you add pecans if desired). Quickly stir and pour onto a cookie sheet (lined with wax paper). Cool completely. Top with melted chocolate and spread over toffee. Sprinkle with toffee candy pieces and cool. Break into pieces.