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Buttercrunch Toffee Recipe

Fill up a tray or tin with this traditional candy topped with chocolate and nuts. It really says “Christmas” in a yummy way.

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Buttercrunch Toffee Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 30 min. + standing

Yield: 16 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted, divided
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Directions

Line a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with foil; grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Sprinkle 1 cup pecans into prepared pan; set aside.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water and the remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape sides of saucepan).
Sprinkle with chocolate; spread with a knife when melted. Sprinkle with the remaining pecans. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Yield: 1 pound.

Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutritional Facts 1 ounce equals 266 calories, 19 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 69 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Buttercrunch Toffee in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2012, p69