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Best Homemade English Toffee Recipe

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Make classic, buttery English toffee coated in chocolate and almonds. This easy toffee recipe delivers a perfect, crisp snap every time you make it.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup toasted, slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. Line a 15×10 inch baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread the toasted almonds evenly over the bottom of the prepared sheet.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, and water. Stir constantly over medium heat until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
  3. Stop stirring once the mixture boils. Insert a candy thermometer if you have one, or proceed carefully. Cook the mixture, without stirring, until it reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit (hard crack stage). This usually takes 12 to 15 minutes. Watch the color closely; it should turn a deep amber brown.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat immediately. Quickly stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the hot toffee mixture over the almonds on the prepared baking sheet. Spread it quickly and evenly using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Work fast, as the toffee hardens quickly.
  6. Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee surface. Let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
  7. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee layer. If desired, sprinkle a little extra chopped nuts on top of the chocolate.
  8. Allow the toffee to cool completely and harden at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to speed up the process.
  9. Once fully hardened, break the toffee bark into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • You can substitute pecans or skip the nuts entirely if you prefer plain chocolate toffee.
  • If you do not have a candy thermometer, the toffee is ready when a small drop hardens instantly in ice water.
  • For homemade toffee gifts, wrap the pieces individually in cellophane bags.

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