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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!

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! Put it right up there with peppermint bark, peppermint cupcakes, and bourbon caramel fudge.

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.

Side-view of the finished English toffee recipe, covered with chocolate and nuts.

How to Make English Toffe:

  • 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.

The ingredients, like butter, cream, chocolate chips, and walnuts, in separate bowls.

  • 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.

Top-down view of the English toffee recipe cooking, it's golden brown and bubbling.

  • 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.

The finished English toffee broken into pieces for serving.

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.

A close-up view of the toffee, stacked, shows the candy with chocolate and walnuts.

Looking for other candy recipes?  Check out our Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles, Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge, or Mint Chocolate Fudge.

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The chocolate and walnut covered finished toffee, stacked up on a white towel.
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English Toffee Recipe
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

English Toffee Recipe is simple, delicious and smooth covered with creamy chocolate and crunchy walnuts or almonds. Perfect for a holiday treat!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: English Toffee Recipe
Servings: 12 Pieces
Calories: 408 kcal
Author: Kimberly
Ingredients
Toffee
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Topping
  • 10 ounces dark chocolate chips (can substitute semi-sweet)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (can use almonds or pecans)
Instructions

  1. First, in a pot, melt butter, water, sugar, salt, and vanilla over low-medium heat, stirring constantly.

  2. Next, the mixture will come to a boil and begin to foam. Continue stirring to keep sugar from burning.

  3. 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).

  4. 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.

  5. Then, place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat at half power, stirring every 15 seconds until all chips melt.

  6. Afterward, pour melted chocolate over cooled toffee. Smooth chocolate evenly with a spatula.

  7. Quickly, sprinkle nuts over the chocolate and lightly press them into chocolate.

  8. Last, place the toffee in the refrigerator about 30 minutes to set.

Recipe Notes

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.*

Nutrition Facts
English Toffee Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 257mg 11%
Potassium 197mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 29g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 9.5%
Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 8.6%
Iron 3.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    • 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!

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  4. 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. 🙂

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    • 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!

      Reply

  6. 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.

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    • 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.

      Reply

  11. 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!!

    Reply

  13. I love making toffee even though toffee doesn’t love me back lol (sugar gives me migraines). This looks amazing!

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  14. Oh YUM! I love toffee but have never tried to make it. This recipe looks great! Perfect for holiday parties or even as gifts.

    Reply

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