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English Toffee Recipe
English Toffee Recipe is made with packed brown sugar, corn syrup, and dark chocolate chips.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 20
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
Get to know the ingredients
packed brown sugar
In the method: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together the butter, brown sugar, water, corn syrup and salt.
corn syrup
In the method: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together the butter, brown sugar, water, corn syrup and salt.
dark chocolate chips
In the method: Sprinkle with chocolate chips and let them sit and melt for 5 minutes.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 20. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 16 ounces unsalted butterIngredient note
Source: 2 1/2 cups packed brown sugarIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup waterIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons corn syrupIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: 2 cups dark chocolate chipsIngredient note
Source: 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Break into pieces and store at room temperature in an airtight container.
A little more help as you go
Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the saucepan. Start with this step: Cover a 10x15” baking pan with parchment paper.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook and stir until the temperature of the syrup reaches hard crack stage, 290-295 degrees Fahrenheit.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Additional recipe notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe being divided into 20 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 piece of toffee. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: tastesoflizzyt.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
