Place butter, sugar, corn syrup and water in a heavy 2 to 3-quart saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Insert candy thermometer. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to boil until toffee reaches 300°F.
Remove from heat; stir in chipotle and vanilla extract. Add 4 cups of potatoes, stirring to coat. Spread mixture to 10 x 14-inch on a lightly greased baking sheet. Lightly press remaining chips on top of the toffee. Let cool at least 30 minutes.
Melt the chocolate in the microwave at 60% power for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes, stirring frequently. Drizzle over the toffee. Set aside for 1 to 2 hours to allow chocolate to harden. Break into pieces.
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Place butter, sugar, corn syrup and water in a heavy 2 to 3-quart saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Insert candy thermometer. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to boil until toffee reaches 300°F.
Remove from heat; stir in chipotle and vanilla extract. Add 4 cups of potatoes, stirring to coat. Spread mixture to 10 x 14-inch on a lightly greased baking sheet. Lightly press remaining chips on top of the toffee. Let cool at least 30 minutes.
Melt the chocolate in the microwave at 60% power for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes, stirring frequently. Drizzle over the toffee. Set aside for 1 to 2 hours to allow chocolate to harden. Break into pieces.