Best 5 Buttery Walnut Toffee Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Buttery Walnut Toffee, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a realm of pure bliss. This classic confection is meticulously crafted using premium ingredients, resulting in a rich, buttery toffee base adorned with an array of walnuts and a touch of salt for a delightful contrast. Discover the secrets behind this irresistible treat as we guide you through the step-by-step process of creating this masterpiece in your own kitchen.

Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets of this timeless dessert. Learn how to transform simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors, creating a toffee that is both smooth and decadent. We'll share tips on selecting the perfect walnuts for an extra crunch and reveal the art of achieving the ideal balance between sweetness and saltiness.

But that's not all! This article is a treasure trove of tantalizing toffee recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved classic. Craving a touch of chocolate indulgence? Our Chocolate Walnut Toffee recipe seamlessly blends the richness of chocolate with the nutty crunch of walnuts, creating a heavenly combination that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, our Gluten-Free Walnut Toffee recipe has got you covered. This delectable treat is just as delicious as the original, crafted with a specially formulated gluten-free toffee base that doesn't compromise on flavor or texture.

And if you're looking for a fun and festive twist, our White Chocolate Peppermint Walnut Toffee recipe is sure to impress. This delightful confection combines the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with the refreshing burst of peppermint and the crunch of walnuts, creating a holiday treat that will be the star of any gathering.

So, prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary experience as we delve into the world of Buttery Walnut Toffee and its irresistible variations. Let's embark on this culinary adventure together and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BEST TOFFEE EVER - SUPER EASY



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Chocolate and almonds top off a rich buttery toffee. A simple recipe that you could easily remember and whip up any time. I always get compliments and requests for more. Use any type of nut that you like in place of the almonds.

Provided by FUNKYSEAMONKEY

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Toffee Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups butter
2 cups white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally.
  • While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and press in slightly. Putting a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.
  • Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 101.1 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

WALNUT BUTTER CRUNCH - ANNETTES



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Member's Choice! This walnut toffee tastes like it came from an old-fashioned candy store. If you follow the steps, you'll have a delicious homemade candy treat. The toffee is buttery, crunchy, and has the perfect sweetness that's complemented by a layer of semi-sweet chocolate. It doesn't take that long to prepare and would make...

Provided by Annette W.

Categories     Other Snacks

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb butter
2 c sugar
1/4 c water
2 c walnuts or black walnuts
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp light corn syrup

Steps:

  • 1. Line 9x13 cookie sheet with 1 1/2 cups of walnuts that have been chopped in a nut chopper or food processor. Don't over chop them but you want them smaller than they come in the bags marked "chopped" walnuts.
  • 2. Melt butter over low heat.
  • 3. Add sugar and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • 4. Add water and light corn syrup. Cook over low heat to 290°F crackling stage. Stirring occasionally making sure not to burn the bottom.
  • 5. Keep candy thermometer in pot and MAKE SURE you cook to EXACTLY 290° (be patient, this takes time since you're cooking on low).
  • 6. Pour filling over walnuts evenly.
  • 7. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • 8. Use a butter knife to spread the chocolate evenly over filling as it melts.
  • 9. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup black walnuts.
  • 10. Let stand to cool before breaking. Once cool, stick butter knife pointed side down and push through candy and break into different sized pieces. ENJOY!

BUTTERSCOTCH PIE WITH WALNUT-BACON TOFFEE



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This recipe started as an experiment in making bacon toffee, but by the time I was done I had this sweet and savory butterscotch pie. -Juliann Stoddart, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings plus 1 pound toffee.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
5 to 6 tablespoons ice water
BACON TOFFEE:
1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
Dash salt
2 cups unsalted butter, cubed
2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
3 large egg yolks
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Dash salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • For crust, in a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., For toffee, grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1/2 teaspoon butter. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, salt and remaining butter. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in walnuts, cooked bacon and vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Let stand until set, about 45 minutes. Coarsely chop enough toffee to measure 4 cups; set aside. Break the remaining toffee into pieces; refrigerate to serve with pie or save for another use., On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Line pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove foil and weights; bake 3-6 minutes longer or until bottom is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, place egg yolks in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. In a large heavy saucepan, mix brown sugar, flour and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 4 minutes longer. Remove from heat., Gradually whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to a clean bowl; stir in butter and vanilla until smooth., Place 3 cups of the chopped toffee into crust; pour filling over toffee. Top with remaining 1 cup chopped toffee. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with whipped cream and remaining toffee pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 902 calories, Fat 63g fat (32g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHRISTMAS WALNUT TOFFEE



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Delicious, bite size candy that is easy to make, and also makes a great gift. A toffee slab is coated with chocolate and walnuts, then broken into pieces.

Provided by John J. Pacheco

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts, divided
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Butter a 9 inch square baking dish, and set aside. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and corn syrup until smooth; add the water and stir. Heat to 290 degrees F (145 degrees C) using a candy thermometer.
  • When the temperature has been reached, stir in 1 cup of the walnuts, and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring constantly. Pour into the prepared pan, and allow to cool. When the toffee is cooled, remove from the pan, and place onto waxed paper. Melt chocolate chips in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, or in the microwave, stirring frequently until smooth.
  • Spread half of the melted chocolate onto one side of the toffee slab, and sprinkle with half of the remaining nuts. Allow to cool until set, then repeat with the other side. Break into bite size pieces when set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

AUNT ROSE'S FANTASTIC BUTTER TOFFEE



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I don't live in the country, but I love everything about it-especially good old-fashioned home cooking! Every year, you'll find me at our county fair, entering a different contest. This easy toffee recipe is a family favorite. -Kathy Dorman, Snover, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 32 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups unblanched whole almonds
11 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow baking pan, toast almonds until golden brown, 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Pulse chocolate in a food processor until finely ground (do not overprocess); transfer to a bowl. Pulse almonds in food processor until coarsely chopped. Sprinkle 1 cup almonds over bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate., In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally., Immediately pour mixture over almonds and chocolate in pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate and almonds. Refrigerate until set; break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the toffee will taste. Use real butter, fresh walnuts, and high-quality chocolate chips.
  • Don't overcook the toffee: The toffee is done when it reaches a temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit or when it forms a firm ball when dropped into cold water.
  • Let the toffee cool completely before cutting it: This will help to prevent it from crumbling.
  • Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature: The toffee will keep for up to 2 weeks.
  • Enjoy the toffee! Buttery walnut toffee is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion.

Conclusion:

Buttery walnut toffee is a classic candy that is sure to please everyone. It's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. With its rich, buttery flavor and crunchy walnuts, this toffee is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give buttery walnut toffee a try. You won't be disappointed!

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