MIXED-NUT SPICED TOFFEE

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Categories     Candy     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Christmas     Winter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon mild-flavored (light) molasses
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups coarsely chopped toasted mixed nuts (such as cashews, almonds, and pistachios)
5 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Butter small rimmed baking sheet. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat. Add next 6 ingredients; stir until sugars dissolve. Attach clip-on candy thermometer to pan. Increase heat to medium; boil until thermometer registers 290°F, stirring slowly but constantly and scraping bottom of pan with wooden spatula, about 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Mix in 1 1/2 cups nuts. Immediately pour candy onto sheet. Spread toffee to 1/4-inch thickness. Immediately sprinkle chocolate atop toffee. Let stand 1 minute. Using back of spoon, spread chocolate over toffee. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts. Chill 1 hour. Break toffee into pieces. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Chill in airtight container. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour before serving.)

Yousaf Op
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I made this toffee for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert for a special occasion or just a treat for yourself.


Amer Sanaan
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This toffee is delicious! The nuts and spices give it a unique flavor that I really enjoy. I will definitely be making this again.


Farida pervin
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I've made this toffee several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Goodness Chigozie
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This toffee is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of nuts and spices. It's the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Everardo Castillo
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I made this toffee for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert for a special occasion or just a treat for yourself.


Abhishek Banger
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This toffee is delicious! The nuts and spices give it a unique flavor that I really enjoy. I will definitely be making this again.


Daphne Smith
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I've made this toffee several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Andrew Fordell
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This toffee is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of nuts and spices. It's the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Dipuo Magalefo
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I made this toffee for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert for a special occasion or just a treat for yourself.


Little ElfDraw
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This toffee is delicious! The nuts and spices give it a unique flavor that I really enjoy. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Lizon
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I've made this toffee several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Jerry Brown
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This toffee is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of nuts and spices. It's the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Tumwebaza Maureen
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I made this toffee for a holiday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and salty flavor combination, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.