HAZELNUT BUTTER TOFFEE

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This crunchy, buttery candy is a delicious addition to a holiday cookie plate, or you can make numerous batches and give it away in little bags. You can substitute any nut for the hazelnuts, if you desire.

Provided by Tracy K

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter (if you have salted, you may use it but then omit the salt)
1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped and toasted (you can also sub sliced almonds, pecans or cashews)
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)

Steps:

  • Prepare cookie sheet or jelly roll pan by covering it with waxed paper.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup hazelnuts on pan, spread out evenly.
  • Melt butter over low heat.
  • Add sugar, salt, and corn syrup and stir till sugar is dissolved.
  • Bring heat to medium-high, bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, and boil until it caramelizes and reaches 300 on a candy thermometer.
  • Pour candy over hazelnuts on sheet pan, spreading with a metal or wooden spatula as thin as possible (approximately 1/4 inch).
  • Immediately top with chocolate, spreading with a spatula as it melts to cover the entire surface of the toffee.
  • Top with remaining nuts, pressing into chocolate.
  • Chill until cool and chocolate has hardened.
  • Peel toffee from wax paper, break into bite-size pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.2, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 114.7, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 39.7, Protein 2

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