ESPRESSO TOFFEE

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This recipe was printed on a Challenge butter package. Being a coffee lover I had to try it. I have never found a candy recipe that yields a tastier treat.

Provided by Jack Kaufman

Categories     Candy

Time 50m

Yield 1 1/2 pounds, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup challenge butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1/2 cup double strength espresso coffee
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Prepare 9" x 13" pan by lining with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in heavy 2 to 3 quart saucepan.
  • Stir in sugar, corn syrup and espresso.
  • Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture come to a boil.
  • Clip on candy thermometer and continue to stir occasionally until temperature reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips, wait 2 minutes; spread chocolate evenly over candy.
  • (If uniform piece size desire, score candy into 1-inch square pieces with table knife.) Sprinkle nuts over chocolate, shaking dish from side to side to coat.
  • Gently press nuts into chocolate.
  • Let candy stand at room temperature to cool completely.
  • Break into pieces.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.2, Fat 40.4, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 248.9, Carbohydrate 68.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 62.3, Protein 2.8

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