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CLASSIC ENGLISH TOFFEE RECIPE



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My English Toffee recipe is a quintessential holiday candy - delicious and crunchy! It's also the perfect thing to have on-hand for a beautiful and simple gift!

Provided by Gemma Stafford

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ sticks (10oz/284g) butter
1 ¼ cups (10oz/284g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup (4 ½ oz/128g) milk chocolate
⅓ cup (1 ½oz/43g) toasted chopped almonds
⅓ cup (1 ½oz/43g) toasted chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  • Let the butter melt and sugar dissolve and then bring to a simmer, then cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, so the butter and sugar don't separate, until mixture turns dark amber, 15 - 20 minutes or 285ºF on a candy thermometer. Note: if your toffee is still pale at this temperature then continue to simmer until you reach the color in the video.
  • Pour toffee mixture into the prepared baking sheet and set aside to harden for 20 minutes.
  • Gently melt the chocolate and using a spatula spread it thinly and evenly over the hard candy. Sprinkle the chopped almonds and pecans all over the wet chocolate.
  • Refrigerate to JUST set the chocolate, about 1 hour. Then remove from the fridge and break into pieces and enjoy. Store the toffee at room temperature in an airtight container. Note: Don't store the toffee for too long in the fridge as it will make the toffee damp and not as crisp.

ENGLISH TOFFEE



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This heavenly chocolate-toffee is one of our favorite holiday treats to make (and eat). We know the thought of making candy can be intimidating, but it really needn't be. Sure, you need a candy thermometer, and you do need to pay close attention - the toffee can go from perfect to burnt in a matter of moments - but beyond that, it's pretty simple, and the results are spectacular. We recommend making two batches; one to give away as gifts, and the other to keep for yourself.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     sauces and gravies, dessert

Time 5h30m

Yield 5 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound walnuts, coarsely ground, divided
1 pound semisweet chocolate, preferably Lindt or Tobler, grated (see note), divided
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 pound butter
4 tablespoons light corn syrup
5 1/2 ounces walnut meats, finely chopped
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Spread half the ground nuts in a thin, even layer over 3/4 of an ungreased half-sheet baking pan. Spread half the chocolate over the nuts.
  • Combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, chopped walnuts and water in a heavy saucepan; place over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until a candy thermometer reads 280 degrees. Remove from heat, allow to stand a few minutes longer until thermometer reads 285 degrees. Pour the hot mixture over the nut and chocolate layers, use an offset spatula to evenly spread the toffee over the chocolate. Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining chocolate evenly over the cooling syrup, and carefully spread the chocolate over the surface of the toffee. Then sprinkle on the remaining ground nuts. Let stand in a cool place (preferably not the kitchen) for at least five hours. Break or cut into bite-size pieces. If the chocolate has not hardened thoroughly, place the candies in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes. Store in a covered container or in glass jars or decorated tins.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 358, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 11 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ENGLISH TOFFEE



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This candy tastes wonderful and takes about 15 minutes to make. My sister and I did three batches in an hour one year for Christmas. I use a cast iron skillet and some times just a few of the almonds to help gauge the readiness.

Provided by nora

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Toffee Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons water
¼ cup slivered almonds
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Butter a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar and water. Bring to a boil and add almonds. Cook, stirring constantly until nuts are toasted and the sugar is golden. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan; do not spread.
  • Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Let stand for a minute, then spread the chocolate over the top. Let cool completely, then break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 82.9 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

SALTINE TOFFEE COOKIES



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This is an easy to make but wonderfully delicious treat. We pack them in tins and give as gifts during the holidays. Use your favorite nuts to top the cookies.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Chocolate Candy Recipes

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces saltine crackers
1 cup butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Line cookie sheet with saltine crackers in single layer.
  • In a saucepan combine the sugar and the butter. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Immediately pour over saltines and spread t cover crackers completely.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Let sit for 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate and top with chopped nuts. Cool completely and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 73.4 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

ENGLISH TOFFEE



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Each Christmas I make several pounds of candy and cookies for friends, neighbors and business associates. This tasty toffee is covered in chocolate and sprinkled with nuts...and it won't stick to your teeth! -Don McVay, Wilsonville, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon plus 2 cups butter, softened, divided
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Add the sugar, corn syrup and salt; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (hard-crack stage). Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool, about 1 hour. , In a microwave, heat chocolate chips for 30 seconds; stir. Repeat until chocolate is melted and smooth. Spread over toffee. Sprinkle with pecans. Let stand until chocolate is set, about 1 hour. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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