Best 2 Christmas Almond Toffee Recipes

Indulge in the sweet and nutty goodness of Christmas Almond Toffee, a classic holiday treat that will delight your taste buds and fill your home with festive cheer. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, almonds, and chocolate, this delectable confection is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Discover two variations of this timeless recipe: the Traditional Christmas Almond Toffee, featuring a rich, buttery toffee base topped with roasted almonds and a layer of semisweet chocolate, and the Chocolate Peanut Butter Almond Toffee, a decadent twist that combines creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate for an irresistible combination. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process, ensuring perfect results every time.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHRISTMAS ALMOND TOFFEE

Christmas Almond Toffee image

After trying a coworker's fabulous toffee, I had to have the recipe! It's now a regular on my Christmas cookie tray. I also entered it at our country fair and received "Best in Show."-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 2 cups butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

Steps:

Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add sugar, slivered almonds, water and salt; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (approaching hard-crack stage). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla., Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool, about 1 hour., In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; spread over toffee. Refrigerate 45 minutes or until set. Invert onto an ungreased large baking sheet. Melt remaining chips; spread over toffee. Sprinkle with chopped almonds. Let stand 1 hour. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S FAMOUS CHRISTMAS ALMOND BUTTER TOFFEE

Grandma's Famous Christmas Almond Butter Toffee image

This is my Mom's recipe for her favorite Christmas candy to make and give as gifts to friends. Everyone always looked forward to receiving and enjoying her Christmas Toffee!!! My mom was a fabulous cook!!!

Provided by Grannie B

Categories Candy

Time 1h

Yield 20-24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups real butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 2/3 cups sugar
6 tablespoons water
8 ounces milk chocolate candy bars, melted (like Hershey bars)
2 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted
2/3 cup toasted almond, finely chopped

Steps:

Melt butter in a heavy 4 quart saucepan. Add sugar syrup and water.
Cook mixture, stirring often to hard crack stage (300F on a candy thermometer and medium golden brown)
Watch carefully after syrup reaches 230F - do not over cook - it will scorch! - do not under cook - it will not be brittle. Test in cold water - it will be of brittle texture.
Quickly stir in the sliced toasted almonds. Turn out on large ungreased cookie sheet or jelly roll pan.
Melt chocolate in double boiler over hot water.
After candy sets, spread with melted chocolate.
Sprinkle finely chopped almonds over soft chocolate.
Chill entire candy; then break into sizable pieces.

Tips:

Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the toffee from burning.
Cook the toffee over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Use a candy thermometer to ensure that the toffee reaches the correct temperature (300°F).
Pour the toffee onto a greased baking sheet and let it cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
For a more festive look, sprinkle the toffee with crushed candy canes or chopped nuts before it cools.
To make individual toffee pieces, pour the toffee into a silicone mold.
If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the toffee by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the toffee forms a hard ball, it is ready.

Conclusion:

Christmas Almond Toffee is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for gift-giving or enjoying at home. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make this classic candy that is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So gather your ingredients and get started today!