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english toffee

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Recipe by
Janie Finney
@jfinney
Howe, TX

This is as close to English toffee as I have ever tasted. I have a great sister-in-law that shared this one with me several years ago and it has been one of my Christmas favorites ever since! It is quick and easy and makes a very nice gift when wrapped in a cute holiday dish!

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For english toffee

  • 1 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    white sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    hot water
  • 1 Tbsp
    corn syrup, light
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3-4
    hershey's candy bars
  • 1 c
    chopped nuts ( almonds, pecans or a mix)

How To Make english toffee

  • 1
    Place butter, sugar, water and corn syrup in a heavy pan. Use a candy thermometer and cook over medium high heat to the hard crack stage stirring constantly to prevent burning and sticking. (295 degrees F.)
  • 2
    Remove from heat and add vanilla.
  • 3
    Spread on a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan that has been greased with butter.
  • 4
    Break Hershey's candy bars over the toffee base and let melt. Spread the chocolate over the toffee base.
  • 5
    Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate and place pan in the freezer to cool.
  • 6
    Once candy has cooled (about 15 minutes) break candy into bite sized pieces.
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