Buttery English Toffee
English Toffee Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Servings: 30
🥣 Yield: 1 nine x thirteen cake pan
🍳 Category: European
🔑 Keywords: Low Protein, Christmas, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Real butter |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1/4 cup | Water |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| Chocolate (for dipping) | |
| Ground nuts (for garnish) |
Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients: In a heavy saucepan, combine the real butter, sugar, water, and salt.
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Cook to Hard Crack Stage: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches the hard crack stage or 300 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer.
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Pour into Pan: Immediately pour the mixture into a buttered 9×13 inch cake pan, spreading it quickly and evenly.
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Cool: Allow the toffee to cool completely in the pan.
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Break and Dip: Once cooled, break the toffee into pieces. Dip each piece into the melting chocolate, coating it evenly.
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Set on Paper: Place the chocolate-coated toffee pieces on waxed paper to allow the chocolate to set.
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Garnish: Optional – sprinkle the toffee with ground nuts while the chocolate is still tacky.
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Storage: Once the chocolate has set, store the English toffee in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 80
- Fat Content: 6.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 16.3mg
- Sodium Content: 92.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 6.7g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 6.7g
- Protein Content: 0.1g
Reviews:
This English toffee recipe has an aggregated rating of 4.5 stars, based on 6 reviews. It’s a perfect treat for Christmas gatherings or any occasion where you need a delicious homemade sweet. Enjoy the crunchy texture and rich flavor of this classic candy!
