ENGLISH TOFFEE

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This heavenly chocolate-toffee is one of our favorite holiday treats to make (and eat). We know the thought of making candy can be intimidating, but it really needn't be. Sure, you need a candy thermometer, and you do need to pay close attention - the toffee can go from perfect to burnt in a matter of moments - but beyond that, it's pretty simple, and the results are spectacular. We recommend making two batches; one to give away as gifts, and the other to keep for yourself.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     sauces and gravies, dessert

Time 5h30m

Yield 5 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound walnuts, coarsely ground, divided
1 pound semisweet chocolate, preferably Lindt or Tobler, grated (see note), divided
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 pound butter
4 tablespoons light corn syrup
5 1/2 ounces walnut meats, finely chopped
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Spread half the ground nuts in a thin, even layer over 3/4 of an ungreased half-sheet baking pan. Spread half the chocolate over the nuts.
  • Combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, chopped walnuts and water in a heavy saucepan; place over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until a candy thermometer reads 280 degrees. Remove from heat, allow to stand a few minutes longer until thermometer reads 285 degrees. Pour the hot mixture over the nut and chocolate layers, use an offset spatula to evenly spread the toffee over the chocolate. Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining chocolate evenly over the cooling syrup, and carefully spread the chocolate over the surface of the toffee. Then sprinkle on the remaining ground nuts. Let stand in a cool place (preferably not the kitchen) for at least five hours. Break or cut into bite-size pieces. If the chocolate has not hardened thoroughly, place the candies in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes. Store in a covered container or in glass jars or decorated tins.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 358, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 11 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Deividas Macevicius
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This toffee was a disaster! It was way too hard and I couldn't even break it into pieces. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Brian Malova
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I had some trouble getting the toffee to the right consistency. It was a little too hard, but it still tasted good.


Manandhar Bikesh
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This toffee is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


FF,SiFAT, GeMiG
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I made this toffee for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Khangkhang Marwat
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This toffee is the best I've ever had! It's so rich and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again.


ummey ibra
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This was my first time making toffee and it turned out great! I was surprised at how easy it was to make.


Amos Sospeter
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the toffee always turns out perfect. I've even started giving it as gifts.


owolabi Oluwatoberu
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This recipe is a keeper! The toffee was so delicious and everyone at my party raved about it. I will definitely be making it again.


Aaradhya Basnet
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I've made this toffee several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


ismail yassin
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This toffee was a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.


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