IRRESISTIBLE ENGLISH TOFFEE

Irresistible English Toffee image

The name says it all-this toffee truly is irresistible! The secrets to its success are the smoked almonds and Symphony candy bar. -Melanie Hanni, Blackfoot, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (6 ounces) smoked almonds, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Symphony candy bar with almonds and toffee (8 ounces), chopped

Steps:

Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and salt; stir in remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and extract. Immediately pour into prepared pan., Sprinkle with candy bar; spread with a knife when melted. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.