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Best English Butter Toffee : Homemade Recipe

English Butter Toffee is a classic confection featuring a rich, buttery, and crunchy candy base often coated with chocolate and nuts. It's a delightful treat perfect for holidays or any special occasion, known for its irresistible snap.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Toffee
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Topping (Optional)
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Chopped pecans or almonds

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it's ready for pouring the hot toffee.
Cooking the Toffee
  1. Combine butter, sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and sugar dissolves.
  2. Insert a candy thermometer and continue cooking without stirring until the mixture reaches 300-310°F (149-154°C), then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Finishing and Cooling
  1. Carefully pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly with a spatula if necessary, and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
  2. If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips over the warm toffee, let them melt, and then spread evenly, adding nuts over the chocolate if using.
  3. Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator until firm, then break it into desired pieces.

Notes

Use a good quality, heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching. Monitor the candy thermometer closely, as the temperature can rise quickly towards the end. Ensure the toffee is completely cooled before breaking to achieve the best snap.