English Toffee Recipe is simple, delicious and smooth covered with creamy chocolate and crunchy walnuts or almonds. Perfect for a holiday treat!
English toffee is one of my all-time favorite candies around the holidays. Let me correct that. English toffee is one of my favorites anytime! I used to be so intimidated by the thought of making such a complicated looking dessert, but this English Toffee Recipe recipe isn’t too difficult. I invite you to give it a try and see for yourself.
Instructions:
- First, in a pot, melt the butter, water, sugar, salt, and vanilla over low-medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Next, the mixture will come to a boil and begin to foam. Continue stirring to keep sugar from burning.
- Now, as the toffee cooks, it will brown and pull away from the sides of the pan. It will turn amber in color as the sugar caramelizes (about 20 minutes).
- Once the candy turns dark amber in color and releases small puffs of smoke, remove it from the heat and pour it on a greased sheet pan. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Then, place your chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat them at half power, stirring every 15 seconds until all chips melt.
- Afterward, pour the melted chocolate over the cooled toffee. Smooth the chocolate evenly with a spatula.
- Quickly, sprinkle nuts over the chocolate and lightly press them into the candy.
- Last, place the toffee in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set.
Tips for English Toffee Recipe:
- Prep the sheet pan first. A thin coat of butter or cooking spray will do the job.
- This candy has to set, let the toffee cool in the refrigerator. Make sure the sheet pan will fit in your fridge.
- Have everything you need within reach and ready to use.
Looking for other candy recipes? Check out our Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles, Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge, or Mint Chocolate Fudge.
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English Toffee Recipe is simple, delicious and smooth covered with creamy chocolate and crunchy walnuts or almonds. Perfect for a holiday treat!
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 10 ounces dark chocolate chips (can substitute semi-sweet)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (can use almonds or pecans)
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First, in a pot, melt butter, water, sugar, salt, and vanilla over low-medium heat, stirring constantly.
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Next, the mixture will come to a boil and begin to foam. Continue stirring to keep sugar from burning.
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Now, as the toffee cooks, it will brown and pull away from the sides of the pan. It will turn amber in color as the sugar caramelizes (about 20 minutes).
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Once the candy turns dark amber in color and releases small puffs of smoke, remove from heat and pour on a greased sheet pan. Allow mixture to cool completely.
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Then, place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat at half power, stirring every 15 seconds until all chips melt.
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Afterward, pour melted chocolate over cooled toffee. Smooth chocolate evenly with a spatula.
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Quickly, sprinkle nuts over the chocolate and lightly press them into chocolate.
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Last, place the toffee in the refrigerator about 30 minutes to set.
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and one equal-sized piece of toffee per serving. Actual calories may vary. The candy can be stored in a sealed container for up to three days. *Disclaimer: This method involves working with boiling, melted sugar. Please make sure you have ample time to complete the recipe without rushing and children and pets are away from the area. Sugar burns can be severe, so it's best to be proactive to reduce the possibility of accidents.*
Hey! You left the sugar out of the recipe…how much?
Hi, Lana! Thank you so much for catching that. Can’t believe I left out one of the most important ingredients. It should be 1 1/4 cups sugar. The recipe is updated now, too. 🙂 Thanks again!
I know what my kids’ teachers are getting this year! Thanks! I love toffee.
You are most welcome! They will love it. 🙂
I love to make toffee and we have similar recipes.
Toffee is so fun to make, especially when you put extra toppings on it lol. Thank you for the comment!
These look irresistible! A friend of mine brought something similar to this to work one day by a local chocolate factory .. but they cost a small fortune! I would much rather make them myself. This could be dangerous – LOL! Thanks for sharing this. 🙂
Yes, it does cost a small fortune if you purchase it from a store. It most definitely IS dangerous! LOL! Just ask my husband. 🙂 Thanks for the comment, Heather!
OMG!!!! this looks deliciousssss. I will definitely try out this recipe as soon as I get some free time, btw, the pictures are gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Eliane! I hope you enjoy it.
As an English native I’ve never heard of this actual recipe before but I’m glad I have now! It looks delicious and I’m definitely going to make it. I love toffee.
Hi Lisa! I’ve always wondered if it was an “English” recipe. Thank you for the comment; now I wonder where it got its name . Lol! If you decide to make it, I’d love to know what you think.
This toffee recipe looks so delicious and easy! Thank you for sharing, I’ll be making this one for sure
Thank you! It is easy to make and never lasts long. 🙂
what a great holiday gift or hosting gift
Yes, it does make a great gift idea. Thanks, Natalie!
I love toffee but I’ve never made it from scratch. Will have to give this a shot.
Thank you for the comment, Diana! Let us know how it turns out.
looks tasty!! how long do these bars keep ?
Thanks, Patrick! It lasts about 3-5 days in an airtight container. However, it’s usually eaten long before then at our house.
but of course!! 😀 thank you!
Anytime! 🙂
OMG!!! This looks divine. Pinned for later because I am definitely going to try this for christmas. And if it comes out as good as it looks…The entire family is getting TOFFEE!!
I love giving toffee as gifts. It works well wrapped in tissue paper and placed in cute tins. Thanks for the comment, Andrea!
This is the perfect holiday recipe/gift idea! I love giving delicious gifts to clients and this is a perfect fit!
Thanks, Bianca. I think it makes a great gift, and I hope everyone loves it.
I love making toffee even though toffee doesn’t love me back lol (sugar gives me migraines). This looks amazing!
Thank you, Missy! It is probably best to eat sugar in moderation lol!
Oh YUM! I love toffee but have never tried to make it. This recipe looks great! Perfect for holiday parties or even as gifts.
Thank you for your comment! That is definitely a gift I would like lol!
I have been craving toffee as of late. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I will now be able to satisfy that craving.
~Mary
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Thank you, Mary, we hope you enjoy the recipe!
Omg yasss! This looks so good. I kind of want to do this so I can take it to my boyfriends fam house. Would be so cute for little goodie bags too!
Thank you, Jacqueline! That is a wonderful idea, I hope they love it!
My mother used to make this! I’d forgotten about it! Thank you for the reminder. 🙂
Thank you, Maggie! We are happy the recipe could bring you some nostalgia!
Awesome! I have some friends who would love this toffee
Thank you, Erika! We hope you have a lovely week 🙂
This is my favorite treat! I love English Toffee! YUM!
Thank you for commenting, Deanna!