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Homemade English Toffee


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful, crunchy treat made with simple ingredients, evoking memories of warmth and joy.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the sugar, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Quickly pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread it into an even layer.
  5. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let them sit for a couple of minutes until melted.
  6. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee, then sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  7. Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Notes

Be cautious when pouring hot toffee; it can be extremely hot. Allow cooling to ensure a crunchy texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: toffee, dessert, candy, homemade, sweet treat