This toffee is pretty much the only thing I’ve cooked over the past week.
So far, I’m up to 5 batches of the stuff, mostly to give away as gifts…but Nick and I did keep one batch for us because it didn’t set up like it should. I blame it on the weather last week, but either way, we got our own toffee.
I’m probably not the best candy maker – I don’t even use a candy thermometer like I should! – but this toffee is so buttery and delicious that I can’t stop making it.
The very first time Nick and I made this toffee, we tried using a candy thermometer. By the time it was getting close to the temperature we wanted, it was completely burned.
Ever since that first time, I leave the candy thermometer in the drawer and just wait for the candy to get to the perfect toffee color.
The actual toffee-making part does take some time – mostly standing and stirring – but it’s totally worth it.
If you’re at home today, in pajamas, like I am, maybe you should try making toffee, too. I know I’ll be making some more!
Chocolate Covered Toffee
Makes: 2-3 cups toffee pieces
Ingredients:
- 2 sticks salted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate
Directions:
- Put butter, sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan and heat on medium high heat until melted.
- Bring to a boil and let cook until mixture reaches a soft crack stage (about 285 degrees). This will take 10-15 minutes.
- Once your toffee is to the right temperature (or color), take off the heat and stir in the vanilla. The mixture will bubble up quite a bit when you stir in the vanilla – that’s okay!
- After the vanilla is mixed in, pour your toffee onto a parchment lined baking sheet and spread out into an even layer.
- Let the toffee sit 20-30 minutes or until hardened.
- Heat chocolate in microwave and spread onto toffee.
- Once the chocolate has set, break toffee into bite size pieces.
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I’ve made a similar recipe before- mmmm. And I also didn’t use a thermometer. Overrated ;). Enjoy your day in your PJs
Looks seriously addicting!! :D
One of the things I got for Christmas this year was a candy thermometer. I can’t wait to start making things like this!
Big YUM!
Oh how I love toffee. I only have a few more days until I am on sugar detox–i might just have to sneak a batch of this in!
Look. At. That.
I absolutely love toffee, but have never tried making it! I’m shocked to read the short and simple ingredient list. Great post!
I should have made this for Christmas gifts! I did caramels this year, though, and the caramel needed to cook and be stirred for an hour!
Home? (check!)
In pajamas? (check!)
Craving toffee? (check!)
I am making this…NOW! And if not now, tomorrow morning for sure! :-D
OK, I’m back. The toffee was made an hour ago and I just tasted the first piece – utter deliciousness! Thanks, Brandi! :-)
Happy New Year Brandi! Yep, I go by color too with toffee – I’ve burned too many batches with a candy thermometer – glad I am not alone! :D
I love toffee. I make the kind with the saltine crackers. Happy New year!
i’m sure everyone who receives this thinks you’re an excellent candy maker :) hope you had a wonderful holiday and happy new year hun!!
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Love toffee! You have a lovely site- great recipes and updates that are fun to read :-)
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Um – hello gorgeous! I think I’ll be making a lot of toffee in the New Year ; ) Happy New Year sweets!
Wow, this looks easy. Who knew?
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