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Easy English Toffee Recipe

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A simple and delicious English toffee recipe perfect for holidays and gifting. This buttery almond toffee has a satisfying snap and is topped with chocolate and nuts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped almonds, divided
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Lightly grease it.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and water.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
  4. Stop stirring and bring the mixture to a boil. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring the tip is submerged in the syrup but not touching the bottom.
  5. Cook the syrup, without stirring, until it reaches 260°F (127°C) on the candy thermometer (firm ball stage).
  6. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and 1/2 cup of the chopped almonds.
  7. Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it evenly with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
  8. Immediately sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped almonds over the hot toffee.
  9. If using, melt the chocolate chips with the vegetable shortening in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler.
  10. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the toffee and almonds. You can spread it evenly or leave it as drizzles.
  11. Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature until hardened, about 1-2 hours.
  12. Once hardened, break the toffee into pieces.

Notes

  • For a smoother chocolate topping, you can temper the chocolate before drizzling.
  • Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
  • This toffee makes a wonderful homemade food gift for holidays.
  • If you don’t have a candy thermometer, you can test the syrup by dropping a small amount into ice-cold water. It should form a firm, pliable ball.

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