Butter Toffee

Butter Toffee

16 servings
This classic English Butter Toffee is rich, smooth, buttery, and snappy.

Ingredients

  • salted butter
    1 c
  • white sugar
    1 c
  • karo syrup
    1 tbsp
  • water
    3 tbsp
  • pecans or almonds

    finely chopped, toasted if desired, divided into 1 cup and 1/2 cup.

    1 ½ c
  • Hershey bars

    separated into small squares, milk or dark chocolate

    3

Directions

Make the recipe

  1. 1

    Melt butter slowly over medium heat, being careful not to burn or brown.

  2. 2

    Add sugar and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add water and syrup.

  4. 4

    Add candy thermometer and continue stirring.

  5. 5

    Cook over medium heat until it reaches 295-300°F. The color will look like an old penny. This is the hard crack stage.

  6. 6

    Pour the mixture onto a cookie sheet and spread with a spatula to the desired thickness. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

  7. 7

    Spread melted or tempered chocolate over the toffee, sprinkle with nuts, and allow it to cool to room temperature.

  8. 8

    Break toffee into bite-size pieces.

Butter Toffee

Butter Toffee

105 min16 servings224 cal

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of that perfect, snappy Butter Toffee that melts in your mouth? This classic English Butter Toffee recipe delivers a rich, smooth, and utterly delightful experience right in your home. It’s the kind of impressive confection that tastes like it came from a specialty candy shop.

What makes this Butter Toffee truly exceptional is the harmonious blend of rich salted butter, white sugar, and Karo syrup, creating a remarkably smooth and snappy texture. It's then crowned with your choice of chocolate and toasted nuts, elevating a simple candy to an irresistible indulgence that stands out from other holiday desserts.

Prepare for a decadent treat that perfectly balances sweet, buttery notes with a satisfying crunch. Each bite offers a rich, smooth base that gives way to a delightful snap, beautifully complemented by the creamy melt of Hershey's milk or dark chocolate and the earthy warmth of pecans or almonds. This toffee boasts a deep caramel flavor with a satisfyingly brittle texture, making it a truly luxurious experience.

Feel free to customize your Butter Toffee. You can swap between finely chopped pecans and almonds for the nut layers, or even use a mix depending on your preference. For the chocolate topping, experiment with either milk chocolate for a classic, sweeter profile or dark chocolate for a more intense, less sweet contrast that beautifully cuts through the richness.

This Butter Toffee is an ideal dessert for special occasions, making it a beloved addition to holiday spreads, especially during Christmas, or simply as a luxurious treat to share.

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