ENGLISH TOFFEE

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This is as close to English toffee as I have ever tasted. I have a great sister-in-law that shared this one with me several years ago and it has been one of my Christmas favorites ever since! It is quick and easy and makes a very nice gift when wrapped in a cute holiday dish!

Provided by Janie Finney

Categories     Candies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c butter
1 c white sugar
3 Tbsp hot water
1 Tbsp corn syrup, light
1 tsp vanilla extract
3-4 hershey's candy bars
1 c chopped nuts ( almonds, pecans or a mix)

Steps:

  • 1. Place butter, sugar, water and corn syrup in a heavy pan. Use a candy thermometer and cook over medium high heat to the hard crack stage stirring constantly to prevent burning and sticking. (295 degrees F.)
  • 2. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
  • 3. Spread on a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan that has been greased with butter.
  • 4. Break Hershey's candy bars over the toffee base and let melt. Spread the chocolate over the toffee base.
  • 5. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate and place pan in the freezer to cool.
  • 6. Once candy has cooled (about 15 minutes) break candy into bite sized pieces.

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