English Toffee Crisps
Indulge in the irresistible crunch and buttery sweetness of English Toffee Crisps, a delightful homemade treat that combines rich toffee, velvety milk chocolate, and a sprinkle of chopped nuts for the perfect balance of textures. This easy-to-make candy begins with a golden toffee base, cooked to the perfect hard crack stage, then topped with a smooth layer of melted chocolate and finished with a scattering of almonds or pecans for a nutty crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this show-stopping recipe is perfect for holiday gift-giving, dessert trays, or a sweet snack any time of year. With its simple ingredients and foolproof technique, these toffee crisps are sure to become your new favorite homemade confection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped almonds or pecans
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set it aside.
In a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Stir in the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and salt until well combined.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, and cook until the toffee reaches 300°F (149°C) on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage). This should take about 10-15 minutes.
Once the toffee reaches the correct temperature, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.
Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly using a silicone spatula.
Allow the toffee to cool for 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle the milk chocolate chips evenly over the surface.
Let the chocolate sit on the warm toffee for about 1-2 minutes to soften, then use an offset spatula to spread it into an even layer.
Sprinkle the chopped almonds or pecans over the melted chocolate, gently pressing them down to ensure they stick.
Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature, or place it in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
Once hardened, break the toffee into irregular pieces and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3127 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.0 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.0 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 771 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 368.1 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 342.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 496 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1064 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
