Best 7 Homemade Butter Toffee Recipes

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Homemade butter toffee is a delightful confection that combines the rich flavors of butter, sugar, and brown sugar to create a sweet and crunchy treat. This classic candy can be enjoyed as a snack, used as a topping for desserts, or even incorporated into baking recipes. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can easily create your own homemade butter toffee that is sure to impress your friends and family. Read on for a step-by-step guide to making this delicious treat in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

AUNT ROSE'S FANTASTIC BUTTER TOFFEE



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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

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.

EASY BUTTER TOFFEE



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This microwave recipe was given to me by my mom about 20 years ago. It is sooo easy to make and tastes delicious!

Provided by MissJennifer

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 20 pieces approx. - depends on size, 10-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter (keep extra available)
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
4 ounces milk chocolate
sliced almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Rub the top of a microwavable mixing bowl with (extra) butter. Place butter into bowl. Pour sugar directly on butter. Add salt and water.
  • Cook approximately 7-8 minutes (sometimes I have seen some microwaves take up to 12 minutes). Start watching at this point so as not to overcook. Candy is done when it's the color of a Heath bar or brown sugar.
  • Pour mixture over sliced almonds on a buttered cookie sheet. Don't scrape the bowl! Cool!
  • Top with melted chocolate (and more almonds if you wish) and let cool some more.
  • Break into pieces and serve. (I use a regular table knife -- just be sure not to cut into your cookie sheet!) Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.4, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 27, Sodium 190.7, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 25.8, Protein 1

SIMPLY EASY BUTTERY TOFFEE



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Make and share this Simply Easy Buttery Toffee recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Candy

Time 27m

Yield 3 lbs

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups butter
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped, toasted, pecans

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10 inch baking pan with foil, extending over edges.
  • In 3 qt saucepan, melt butter.
  • Stir in sugar, corn syrup, and 1/3 cup WATER.
  • Cook on med-hi to boiling, stirring gently, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Clip on candy thermometer.
  • Cook on med heat, stirring often, to 290 degrees.
  • Remove thermometer.
  • Spread in pan.
  • Cool 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate, let stand 2 minutes.
  • Spread chocolate, top with nuts.
  • Press nuts into chocolate.
  • Cool until set.

4 INGREDIENT TOFFEE



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It's a holiday candy classic! But with only 5 ingredients, this buttery toffee can be enjoyed any time of year!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
1 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat sugar, butter and water to boiling in heavy 2-quart saucepan, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 13 minutes, stirring constantly, to 300°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads. (Watch carefully so mixture does not burn.)
  • Immediately pour toffee onto ungreased large cookie sheet. If necessary, quickly spread mixture to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand about 1 minute or until chips are completely softened. Spread softened chocolate evenly over toffee. Sprinkle with pecans.
  • Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour, or refrigerate if desired, until firm. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg

BEST TOFFEE EVER - SUPER EASY



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Chocolate and almonds top off a rich buttery toffee. A simple recipe that you could easily remember and whip up any time. I always get compliments and requests for more. Use any type of nut that you like in place of the almonds.

Provided by FUNKYSEAMONKEY

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Toffee Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups butter
2 cups white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup finely chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally.
  • While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and press in slightly. Putting a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.
  • Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 101.1 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

BUTTER TOFFEE POPCORN



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This popcorn is a crowd pleaser! It has the sweet and salty taste that everybody loves and is much easier than caramel corn. No one can turn down this great snack!

Provided by Kaitlyn

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup unpopped popcorn
1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup butter
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn in an air popper according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; cook until toffee syrup temperature reaches 280 degrees F (138 degrees C) using a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Mix toffee syrup with popcorn in a large bowl until evenly combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 95.1 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

CHOCOLATE-COVERED BUTTER TOFFEE



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This toffee has been a Christmas favorite in our family for over 30 years now. My interest in cooking also reaches back far-to the preparation of those big threshing-day and family dinners when I was growing up in Iowa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, salt, water and butter. Cook until mixture reaches 285° (soft-crack stage). Add 1/2 cup nuts. Pour onto a well-greased jelly roll pan or baking sheet; cool. Melt half of the chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave. Spread over cooled toffee and sprinkle with 1/4 cup nuts. Cool. Turn over onto another sheet of waxed paper; repeat with remaining chocolate chips and nuts. When cool, break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter. Salted butter will make your toffee too salty.
  • Use a heavy saucepan. A heavy saucepan will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the toffee from burning.
  • Cook the toffee over medium heat. Medium heat will help to prevent the toffee from burning and will allow it to cook evenly.
  • Stir the toffee constantly. Stirring the toffee constantly will help to prevent it from burning and will also help to incorporate air into the toffee, making it light and fluffy.
  • Use a candy thermometer. A candy thermometer will help you to determine when the toffee has reached the correct temperature. The toffee should be cooked to a temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Pour the toffee onto a greased baking sheet. Greasing the baking sheet will help to prevent the toffee from sticking.
  • Allow the toffee to cool completely. The toffee will take about 30 minutes to cool completely.
  • Break the toffee into pieces. Once the toffee has cooled completely, you can break it into pieces and enjoy it.

Conclusion:

Homemade butter toffee is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious butter toffee that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give homemade butter toffee a try.

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