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English Toffee Recipe

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Easy Recipe for English Toffee

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One of my favorite desserts during the holidays is English Toffee and this is my go-to recipe! It’s amazing and I always give bagged gifts of it to friends! Also make sure to try our toffee bars recipe too!

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  • What will I need to complete this recipe?
    • You will need the following ingredients:
      1. Unsalted butter: We use unsalted butter to create the texture and buttery flavor for this recipe.
      2. Granulated sugar: Sugar creates the caramelization needed for toffee and elevates the flavor of the toffee. 
      3. Purified water: We use water in this recipe to assist in melting the sugar at a more even rate and help reduce the risk of crystalization.
      4. Pure vanilla extract: Vanilla adds delicious flavor and elevates the toffee taste.
      5. Kosher salt: Salt elevates the taste of the toffee.
      6. Milk chocolate chips: We love milk chocolate with toffee! You can also use semi-sweet chocolate for a darker flavor to your English toffee. 
      7. Pecans: If you do not like nuts, you can eliminate them from this recipe. You can crush your favorite candies and sprinkle them over the top instead!
  1. You will need the following supplies:
    1. Measuring cups
    2. Measuring spoons
    3. 13 x 9-inch baking sheet
    4. Parchment paper
    5. Thick bottom saucepan
    6. Wooden spoon
    7. Candy thermometer
    8. Icing spatula
  2. How do I store my English Toffee? Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  3. Can I make substitutions?
    1. Milk Chocolate: You can use semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate almond bark instead of milk chocolate chips. 
    2. Pecans: If you do not like nuts, you can eliminate them from this recipe. You can crush your favorite candies and sprinkle them over the top instead!
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English Toffee

Course Dessert
Keyword christmas
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons purified water
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cup milk chocolate chips
  • Pecans chopped

Instructions

  • Prepare a 13 x 9-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a thick bottom saucepan over low-medium heat, combine 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of purified water, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla. Once the butter is melted, increase the heat to medium-high and continue to cook. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the color turns amber and the temperature reaches 300°F. Do not allow the bottom to burn.
  • Once the mixture reaches 300°F, remove from heat immediately and pour into your prepared baking sheet. Carefully spread it into the corners. Wait 1 – 2 minutes, then sprinkle 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips onto the top of the hot toffee. Allow the chips to melt for 2 – 3 minutes, then using an icing spatula, spread the melted chips evenly over the toffee. Finally, sprinkle your chopped pecans over the melted chocolate.
  • Place in the fridge and allow to chill for 30 – 45 minutes. Once completely cooled, break into pieces.
  • Serve and ENJOY!

Notes

– Pro Tip: Stay close to your saucepan and stir continuously to prevent it from burning.
– Remember to be careful when working with molten toffee. It can burn your skin.
– If you do not like nuts, you can eliminate them from this recipe. You can crush your favorite candies and sprinkle them over the top instead!

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