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Best Homemade English Toffee Recipe

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Make classic, buttery English toffee with a satisfying crunch, coated in rich chocolate and nuts. This foolproof recipe guides you to perfect homemade candy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds or pecans (toasted)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Line a 15×10 inch baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Lightly grease the paper or mat.
  2. Combine the butter, sugar, and water in a heavy-bottomed, medium saucepan.
  3. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Stop stirring once it boils.
  4. Insert a candy thermometer. Cook the mixture without stirring until it reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit (hard crack stage). This usually takes 15 to 25 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  5. Immediately remove the pan from the heat. Quickly stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it quickly and evenly using an offset spatula or by tilting the pan. Work fast, as it sets quickly.
  7. While the toffee is still hot, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the surface. Let it sit for 5 minutes to melt slightly.
  8. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee layer.
  9. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the melted chocolate. Gently press them into the chocolate layer with your hands or a clean spatula.
  10. Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or until fully set and hard.
  11. Once firm, break the toffee bark into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For the smoothest chocolate topping, mix the chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil before spreading it over the hot toffee.
  • If you do not have a candy thermometer, the toffee is done when a drop placed in ice water forms hard, brittle threads that snap easily.
  • This recipe is a great alternative to complex meal planning; it is a satisfying homemade treat.
  • Toffee stores well at cool room temperature for up to two weeks.

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