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Favorite Toffee Recipe

Rich buttery toffee, all smothered in chocolate and as crunchy as can be...it has to be the best candy recipe on the planet!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 17 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 340 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Finely chopped pecans or almonds, plus additional for garnish
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Grease a 9x9 pan. Sprinkle nuts into the bottom of the pan.
  2. Bring butter, brown sugar, water, and salt to a boil over medium heat. Let boil, stirring about 12 minutes or until the mixture reaches 295°F on a candy thermometer.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into prepared pan and cool 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare melted chocolate per notes below. Spread melted chocolate over toffee and sprinkle with additional nuts if desired.
  5. Let cool 1 hour at room temperature then break into bite sized pieces.

Notes

  • To Melt Chocolate
  • Double Boiler:  If you don’t have a double boiler, place a glass bowl in a pot with water. Ensure the water is not touching the bowl and allow the water to simmer. The steam will heat the bowl melting the chocolate perfectly).
  • Microwave:  Place chocolate in a microwaveable bowl with vegetable oil. Melt on 60% power stirring every 20-30 seconds. Remove when chips are almost, but not entirely melted, and stir until lumps disappear.

Nutrition Information

Calories 340 (17%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 249mg (10%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 504IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Calories 340 17%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 504IU 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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