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Buttery English Toffee

A simple yet elegant recipe for rich, buttery toffee topped with chocolate and nuts, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the toffee
  • 1 cup unsalted butter plus more for greasing
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Toppings
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds or pecans) work great
  • to taste sea salt for optional gourmet touch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir until the butter melts.
Cooking
  1. Let the mixture simmer, whisking gently for about 10 minutes until it turns a beautiful golden-brown color.
  2. If using a candy thermometer, cook until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
  3. Quickly stir in half of the chopped nuts and pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee and spread them into an even layer as they melt.
  5. Finish by scattering the remaining chopped nuts on top.
Cooling
  1. Allow the toffee to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.

Notes

Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Try different types of chocolate for variety.