Ingredients
2 13 cups sugar
2 cups Land O Lakes® Butter
14 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 12 cups chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Best Ever Butter Toffee
Butter toffee at its best! This is one of those candy recipes that will be handed down for generations. Use a candy thermometer for best results.
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How to make
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STEP 1
Butter 2 (15x10x1-inch) baking pans; set aside.
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STEP 2
Combine all ingredients except nuts and chocolate chips in heavy 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted.
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STEP 3
Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 25-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reaches 300°F or small amount of mixture dropped into cold water forms hard brittle strands. Stir in 1 cup nuts.
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STEP 4
Pour mixture evenly into prepared pans; spread to desired thickness. Sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips over each pan; let stand 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly over candy. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup nuts. Cool at least 3 hours. Break into pieces.
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STEP 5
Store in container with tight-fitting lid, in cool dry place, up to 3 weeks.
Tip #1
- Test your thermometer in boiling water. If the water boils at a temperature other than 212°F, adjust the temperature accordingly.
Tip #2
- If your toffee separates during cooking, carefully and slowly add 1/4 to 1/2 cup hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir constantly until mixture goes back together.
Tip #3
- If you prefer a thinner toffee, use two buttered (15x10x1-inch) pans or cookie sheets and pour half of toffee mixture on each; spread to desired thickness.
Tip #4
Recipe makes 2 1/4 pounds.
Tip #5
Recipe makes 2 1/4 pounds of toffee.
Tip #6
- Makes 2 1/4 pounds.
Tip #7
- Read more about this recipe on Recipe Buzz® Blog.
Tip #8
Toasting nuts before adding to a recipe intensifies their flavor. Toast nuts in an ungreased skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. To oven-toast, place in baking pan. Bake at 350°F, 5-7 minutes. Watch closely.
Tip #9
If using an electric stove, don't reduce heat.
Nutrition (1 candy)
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