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Coffee Walnut Toffee Recipe

Description:
Indulge in the delightful blend of rich coffee flavor, crunchy walnuts, and sweet toffee goodness with this Coffee Walnut Toffee recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for sharing during the holiday season or as a special treat any time of the year.

Recipe Overview:

• Name: Coffee Walnut Toffee
• Category: Candy
• Keywords: Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Christmas, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
• Yield: 2 Pounds
• Calories: 3633.6
• Fat Content: 203.9g
• Saturated Fat Content: 113g
• Cholesterol Content: 95.7mg
• Sodium Content: 112.4mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 425.2g
• Fiber Content: 40.5g
• Sugar Content: 347.7g
• Protein Content: 31.1g
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup golden brown sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups walnuts, chopped
• 4 1/2 ounces imported bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 1/2 ounces imported white chocolate, chopped

Instructions:

1. Prepare Cookie Sheet:

   • Butter a small cookie sheet and set aside.

2. Melt Butter:

   • In a heavy 2-1/2-quart saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

3. Add Ingredients:

   • Add both sugars, water, molasses, instant espresso powder, cinnamon, and salt to the melted butter.
   • Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.

4. Attach Candy Thermometer:

   • Attach a clip-on candy thermometer to the side of the pan.

5. Cook the Mixture:

   • Increase the heat to medium and cook the mixture until the candy thermometer registers 290°F (143°C).
   • Stir slowly but constantly, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spatula, for about 20 minutes.

6. Remove from Heat:

   • Once the desired temperature is reached, remove the pan from the heat.

7. Mix in Nuts:

   • Mix in 1 1/2 cups of chopped walnuts into the toffee mixture.

8. Pour onto Cookie Sheet:

   • Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet. Do not scrape the pan.

9. Spread Toffee:

   • Tilt the cookie sheet to spread the toffee to about 1/4-inch thickness.

10. Add Chocolates:

    • Sprinkle the chopped bittersweet and white chocolates generously by tablespoons over the toffee, alternating between the two.

11. Create Marble Pattern:

    • Let the chocolates sit for about a minute, then use the back of a spoon to swirl them slightly.
    • Shake the sheet gently to form an even layer of chocolate.
    • Use the tip of a knife to swirl the chocolates further, creating a marble pattern.

12. Add Remaining Nuts:

    • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts over the chocolate-covered toffee.

13. Chill:

    • Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator and chill until the toffee is firm, approximately 1 hour.

14. Break into Pieces:

    • Once firm, break the toffee into pieces of your desired size.

15. Storage:

    • The toffee can be made ahead and stored for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
    • If you’re giving it as a gift, arrange the toffee pieces in large glass canning jars and wrap ribbons around each jar for a festive presentation.

Enjoy the rich flavors and crunchy texture of this Coffee Walnut Toffee as a delightful homemade treat or a thoughtful gift for loved ones. 🍫🎁