Best 3 Grandmas Famous Christmas Almond Butter Toffee Recipes

Christmas is a time for family, friends, and delicious food. What better way to celebrate the holiday season than by making a batch of Grandma's Famous Christmas Almond Butter Toffee? This easy-to-make treat is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Plus, it's the perfect gift for neighbors, friends, and family members. So grab your ingredients and get ready to make some holiday magic!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S FAMOUS CHRISTMAS ALMOND BUTTER TOFFEE

Grandma's Famous Christmas Almond Butter Toffee image

This is my Mom's recipe for her favorite Christmas candy to make and give as gifts to friends. Everyone always looked forward to receiving and enjoying her Christmas Toffee!!! My mom was a fabulous cook!!!

Provided by Grannie B

Categories Candy

Time 1h

Yield 20-24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups real butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 2/3 cups sugar
6 tablespoons water
8 ounces milk chocolate candy bars, melted (like Hershey bars)
2 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted
2/3 cup toasted almond, finely chopped

Steps:

Melt butter in a heavy 4 quart saucepan. Add sugar syrup and water.
Cook mixture, stirring often to hard crack stage (300F on a candy thermometer and medium golden brown)
Watch carefully after syrup reaches 230F - do not over cook - it will scorch! - do not under cook - it will not be brittle. Test in cold water - it will be of brittle texture.
Quickly stir in the sliced toasted almonds. Turn out on large ungreased cookie sheet or jelly roll pan.
Melt chocolate in double boiler over hot water.
After candy sets, spread with melted chocolate.
Sprinkle finely chopped almonds over soft chocolate.
Chill entire candy; then break into sizable pieces.

AUNT ROSE'S FANTASTIC BUTTER TOFFEE

Aunt Rose's Fantastic Butter Toffee image

I don't live in the country, but I love everything about it-especially good old-fashioned home cooking! Every year, you'll find me at our county fair, entering a different contest. This easy toffee recipe is a family favorite. -Kathy Dorman, Snover, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 32 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups unblanched whole almonds
11 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow baking pan, toast almonds until golden brown, 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Pulse chocolate in a food processor until finely ground (do not overprocess); transfer to a bowl. Pulse almonds in food processor until coarsely chopped. Sprinkle 1 cup almonds over bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate., In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally., Immediately pour mixture over almonds and chocolate in pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate and almonds. Refrigerate until set; break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHRISTMAS ALMOND TOFFEE

Christmas Almond Toffee image

After trying a coworker's fabulous toffee, I had to have the recipe! It's now a regular on my Christmas cookie tray. I also entered it at our country fair and received "Best in Show."-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 2 cups butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

Steps:

Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add sugar, slivered almonds, water and salt; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (approaching hard-crack stage). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla., Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool, about 1 hour., In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; spread over toffee. Refrigerate 45 minutes or until set. Invert onto an ungreased large baking sheet. Melt remaining chips; spread over toffee. Sprinkle with chopped almonds. Let stand 1 hour. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning.
Stir the mixture constantly to avoid scorching.
Use a candy thermometer to ensure the mixture reaches the proper temperature.
Pour the toffee onto a greased baking sheet and allow it to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
Store the toffee in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate.
Add chopped nuts, dried fruits, or spices to the toffee for a customized flavor.
If the toffee is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
If the toffee is too thin, cook it for a few minutes longer.
Toffee can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

This classic Christmas treat is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With its buttery, almondy flavor and crunchy texture, this toffee is the perfect sweet treat to enjoy during the holiday season. So gather your ingredients and get started on this delicious recipe today!