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Homemade English Toffee

Irresistible Homemade English Toffee for the Perfect Gift

This Homemade English Toffee recipe captures the magic of Christmas in every crunchy, chocolate-coated bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee
  • 1 cup Salted Sweet Cream Butter Adds richness and acts as the base.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness and caramelization.
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts (Pecans or Walnuts) Adds crunch and flavor.
For the Chocolate Layer
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Offers a smooth, sweet chocolate finish.
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Nuts or Sprinkles Add a festive touch on top.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Lined cookie sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of salted sweet cream butter over medium heat, stirring gently until fully melted.
  2. Combine Sugar: Add 2 cups of granulated sugar to the melted butter, stirring continuously until fully incorporated.
  3. Cook the Toffee: Increase the heat to medium-high. Stir constantly until the mixture reaches a medium tan color, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Nut Layer: Spread 1 cup of chopped nuts evenly over a lined cookie sheet.
  5. Pour the Mixture: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture over the layer of nuts, letting it set for about 5 minutes.
  6. Top with Chocolate: Sprinkle 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly across the hot toffee and let melt.
  7. Add Toppings: While the chocolate is warm, sprinkle any optional toppings.
  8. Cool and Break: Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature for a few hours before breaking into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerate for up to 4 weeks.

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