BEN'S ENGLISH TOFFEE

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I've been cooking since I was very young, and I first made this toffee recipe when I was 12 years old. I love to prepare desserts-candy is my favorite. -Ben Lohse, Worcester, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup mixed nuts, chopped and toasted

Steps:

Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cream of tartar; stir in cream and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread over toffee. Sprinkle with nuts. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.