English Toffee Recipe
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English Toffee

By: nora 
"This candy tastes wonderful and takes about 15 minutes to make. My sister and I did three batches in an hour one year for Christmas. I use a cast iron skillet and some times just a few of the almonds to help gauge the readiness."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (99)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Butter a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. In a heavy skillet, over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar and water. Bring to a boil and add almonds. Cook, stirring constantly until nuts are toasted and the sugar is golden. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Let stand for a minute then spread the chocolate over the top. Let cool completely then break into pieces.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 222 | Total Fat: 15.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by LCDOYLE   view full review
After experimenting, here is what I figured out. The toffee turns out amazing if you do two...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by MommyFromSeattle   view full review
Great toffee. (TIP - Before you make this, make sure it's not raining or too humid outside....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by Brooke Elizabeth   view full review
This toffee was DELICIOUS and turned out perfectly. I read all of the reviews and decided to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2010 by Baricat   view full review
This is an excellent recipe, just as is. Do not succumb to the temptation to add less butter....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2005 by Billbo   view full review
Yes, the butter is right you MUST use a cast IRON skillet and dance little circles around the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2003 by TRACY COCHRAN   view full review
Although the first batch I made had the oil problem noted by other reviewers I tried again and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2005 by MORROW2001   view full review
I haven't made this one yet, but it looks similar to the recipe I was using. I recommend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by FARMCAT   view full review
This toffee turns out perfectly everytime! Just be careful not to over-cook it. It's so rich...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2003 by MCMCBRID   view full review
Very easy to make with only a few ingredients needed. Although the final product tasted very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by LOULOU73   view full review
I'm actually quite scared of cooking confectionary because of the hot sugar, but this was very...

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