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Easy English Toffee Recipe

This Easy English Toffee Recipe features crunchy almonds and a creamy chocolate outer layer. No candy thermometer needed, and you will still end up with perfectly snappy and delicious toffee!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole raw almonds
  • 1 cup butter cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup Finely chopped pecans

Instructions

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  1. Get all of your ingredients measured and set out before you start the recipe. Then place your almonds on a plate and microwave them for 2-3 minutes on high to toast them. Line a baking sheet (preferable a 9x13 pan) with foil and place the almonds in a single layer on the foil - space them out as best you can.
  2. Add sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt to a large sauce pan (at least 2-quarts and it needs to have a thick bottom - not a thin metal one or your toffee will burn!) and melt over medium heat, stirring throughout.
  3. When ingredients are completely melted, continuously stir and gradually increase heat to medium-high. Keep stirring, stirring, stirring for 9-15 minutes until the toffee is a golden brown color (similar to the color of the raw almonds). As soon as it reaches that color, quickly pour over almonds in your prepared pan.
  4. Allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow to sit for another couple of minutes so the chocolate chips will melt, then spread over the toffee. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and allow to cool completely. (If you put the pan in the fridge it will speed up the process a bit).
  5. After toffee and chocolate and completely cooled, use a butter knife to break apart the toffee. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • Store in airtight container at room temperature up to five days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 105mg (4%) Potassium 182mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 52IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Potassium 182mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 52IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.