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Easy Homemade English Toffee with Chocolate and Nuts

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Make rich, buttery toffee with almost no work using just four simple ingredients. This easy English toffee recipe results in a crunchy candy perfect for gifting or holiday treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds or pecans recommended)

Instructions

  1. Line a 15×10 inch baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter and sugar.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
  4. Stop stirring once the mixture boils. Use a candy thermometer and cook until the mixture reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit (hard crack stage). This usually takes 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Immediately remove the pan from the heat. Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness using an offset spatula.
  6. While the toffee is still hot, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the surface. Let it sit for 5 minutes to melt slightly.
  7. Spread the melted chocolate evenly across the toffee.
  8. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the chocolate layer. Gently press the nuts into the chocolate.
  9. Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature until hard, about 1 hour.
  10. Once firm, break the toffee into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent scorching the sugar mixture.
  • Wipe down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush during boiling to prevent sugar crystals from forming, which can cause the batch to crystallize.
  • For a classic English Toffee flavor, use slivered almonds.
  • If you want toffee bits for baking, simply break the cooled toffee into smaller pieces after step 6, before adding the nuts.

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