Mom's Easy English Toffee
Rich, buttery, toffee that doesn't stick to your teeth and is irresistibly delicious is the only way to describe Mom's Easy English Toffee. With just 5 ingredients this toffee is perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- Large baking sheet roughly 12x18
- Medium-large saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds skin on
- 2 cups chocolate chips milk or semi-sweet
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Grease a large baking sheet (roughly 12x18) well with butter.
- In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter, sugar and sliced almonds.
- Stir occasionally until mixture starts to thicken. Once thickened, lower heat to medium-low, and stir until mixture becomes the color of peanut butter and a candy thermometer reaches 295-300 degrees. Mixture will start to lightly smoke. Immediately remove from heat.
- Pour mixture onto baking sheet and spread quickly to outer edges of the pan.
- While still hot, add chocolate chips top the top and when melted spread. Immediately add pecan chips to the top of the chocolate.
- Once the pan is cool, move to the refrigerator. Let set for at least 30 minutes. When hard, break into pieces.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container or tin. This candy freezes well. To freeze: store in an airtight container for up to 3 months, place wax paper between layers.
