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Double English Toffee

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Rest Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Cuisine:
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 300  F
Servings: 36
Calories: 160
Best Season: Fall, Winter, Holidays
Dietary: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Description

A classic butter toffee cooked to hard crack stage with toasted slivered almonds, poured into a jellyroll pan, then coated on both sides with melted chocolate and more toasted chopped almonds. The double coating of chocolate and nuts is what makes this toffee unmistakable. Makes a stunning holiday gift.

Ingredients
  • 4 sticks Butter
  • 2 1/2 Cups Sugar
  • 3/4 Cups Almond slivers, toasted
  • 1 1/2 Cups Chocolate chips, melted and divided
  • 3/4 Cups Almond slivers, toasted and chopped
Instructions
  1. 1
    Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Add sugar and stir to combine.
  2. 2
    Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil, about 6 minutes.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add whole toasted almonds and continue cooking, stirring constantly, about 7 minutes.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat to medium and cook until mixture reaches hard crack stage (300–310°F on a candy thermometer).
  6. 6
    Pour into a buttered 15×10-inch jellyroll pan. Cool until firm.
  7. 7
    Spread half the melted chocolate over the top of the toffee. Sprinkle half the chopped almonds over the chocolate before it sets.
  8. 8
    Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens. Remove from refrigerator and invert toffee onto waxed paper.
  9. 9
    Coat the back of the toffee with remaining melted chocolate and remaining chopped almonds. Refrigerate until fully set.
  10. 10
    Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 160kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 22mg8%
Sodium 70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 14g
Protein 1g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

 A candy thermometer is essential for toffee. Do not guess — the difference between chewy and hard crack is a few degrees.

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