butter toffee

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Carol B
anywhere, TX

I have tried this recipe must be a dozen times now and every time it has been a hit with my family, It was given to me by a friend several years ago and she got it from someone she knew. I dont know if it has been altered as it passed through I dont know how many hand but this is how I make it:)

(2 ratings)
yield 50 serving(s)
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For butter toffee

  • 2 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    plus 2 tablesspoons water
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    light corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 c
    walnuts, chopped
  • 1 c
    semi sweet or milk chocolate chips

How To Make butter toffee

  • 1
    Butter 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan. Combine all ingredients except nuts and chocolate chips in heavy 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted. Reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reaches 300°F or small amount of mixture dropped into cold water forms hard brittle strands (25 to 40 minutes). Stir in 1 cup nuts. Pour mixture into prepared pan; spread to desired thickness. Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot candy; let stand 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly over candy. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool completely (at least 3 hours). Break into pieces. Store in airtight container in a cool dry place up to three weeks.
  • 2
    TIPS: Test your thermometer in boiling water. If the water boils at a temperature other than 212°F, adjust the temperature accordingly. If your toffee separates during cooking, carefully and slowly add about 1/2 cup hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and stir constantly. If you prefer a thinner toffee, use two buttered (15x10x1-inch) pans or cookie sheets and pour half of toffee mixture on each; spread to desired thickness.
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