English Toffee
Servings: 24 Servings
Ingredients
Toffee
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes (at room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons water lukewarm
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping
- 10 ounces chocolate chips any variety
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet, by greasing it with butter or spraying with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, melt the sugar, butter, water, vanilla, and salt. Stir constantly to ensure the sugar doesn't burn.1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt
- The mixture will come to a boil and begin to foam. As the toffee cooks, it will begin to have streaks of amber brown throughout and pull away from the sides of the pan, about 20 minutes.
- Once the candy turns dark amber in color and releases small puffs of smoke (if using a thermometer, if should read 290°F), remove from heat and pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Place the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and heat, stirring every 15 seconds until all chips are melted and smooth.10 ounces chocolate chips
- Pour melted chocolate over cooled toffee, and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle with nuts, and lightly press them into chocolate.1 cup walnuts
- Place the toffee in the refrigerator about 30 minutes to set. Break the toffee into pieces, and enjoy!
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 ounce of English toffee. Actual calories will vary.
- Disclaimer: This method involves working with boiling, melted sugar. Please make sure you have ample time to complete the recipe without rushing and that children and pets are away from the area. Sugar burns can be severe, so it's best to be proactive to reduce the possibility of accidents.*
Nutrition Facts
English Toffee
Serving Size
1 ounce
Amount per Serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
22
mg
7
%
Sodium
118
mg
5
%
Potassium
24
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
264
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
21
mg
2
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
