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Homemade English Toffee

Decadent Homemade English Toffee with Crunchy Nut Options

Enjoy this delightful homemade English toffee featuring rich flavors, customizable nut options, and a smooth chocolate topping.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee Base
  • 1 cup salted sweet cream butter Use salted butter for flavor enhancement.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar Essential for sweetening and caramelizing.
For the Nut Option
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Optional; can be omitted for nut-free version.
For the Chocolate Topping
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Melts beautifully for topping.

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • cookie sheet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crunchy Chocolate-Topped Homemade English Toffee
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of salted sweet cream butter over medium-high heat. Stir continuously to ensure it doesn’t burn.
  2. Add 2 cups of granulated sugar to the melted butter, stirring well to incorporate.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, continuously stirring for 10–15 minutes until it turns a light tan color.
  4. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread 1 cup of your chosen chopped nuts evenly.
  5. Pour the hot candy mixture over the nuts on the prepared cookie sheet, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee and let them melt for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Spread the melted chocolate into an even layer over the toffee.
  8. Let the toffee cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours until completely hardened.
  9. Once cooled, gently lift it from the parchment paper and break it into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store your homemade English toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Can be refrigerated for longer storage, and frozen for up to three months.

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