CONTEST-WINNING HAZELNUT TOFFEE

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This is one of my most-asked-for recipes. It's sweet and buttery with plenty of crunch. You could use dark, milk or even white chocolate and substitute almonds for the hazelnuts if you wish. -Joanne Simpson Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 1-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts
TOPPING:
2 cups (12 ounces each) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; coat the foil with cooking spray and set aside. Butter the sides of a large heavy saucepan with 2 teaspoons butter. Cube remaining butter; place in pan. Add the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cook and stir until mixture turns golden brown and a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard crack stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in hazelnuts. Pour into prepared pan without scraping; spread evenly. Let stand at room temperature until cool, about 1 hour., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread evenly over toffee. Sprinkle with hazelnuts, pressing down gently. Let stand for 1 hour. , Break into bite-sized pieces. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Sefaloni Haapai
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I would definitely recommend this toffee to others. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Md mehedul Pk
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Overall, I thought this toffee was pretty good. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious.


Sabir Lal
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This toffee is a bit too hard for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it was a little softer.


Ali Jutt.333
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I'm not a huge fan of hazelnuts, but I still enjoyed this toffee. The chocolate and toffee flavors were really good.


getfouthere Amogus
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This toffee is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Olivia beardsley (Livie)
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I had some trouble getting the toffee to set, but I eventually figured it out. It was worth the effort, because the toffee turned out delicious.


Ventosckha Skibbe
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This toffee is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for people who like sweeter desserts.


Ateeb sheikh
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I love the way this toffee looks. It's so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Hasa Akttar
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This toffee is a great gift for friends and family. It's also a great way to use up leftover hazelnuts.


Rachael Soden
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I've never made toffee before, but this recipe made it so easy. The toffee turned out perfectly and it was so delicious.


manda Smith
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This toffee is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Eparama Sasau
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I made this toffee for my family and they loved it. It was the perfect dessert for our holiday gathering.


Genevieve Regione
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This toffee is amazing! I love the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts.


Silvio Cepele
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I followed the recipe exactly and the toffee turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and I'm so glad I tried it.


Mr Musa
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This is the best toffee I've ever had! The hazelnuts add a wonderful flavor and texture.


sam Shan
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I've made this toffee several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.


Rizwaan Ahmed
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This toffee was a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.