I’ve been cooking since I was very young, and I first made this toffee recipe when I was 12 years old. I love to prepare desserts—candy is my favorite. —Ben Lohse, Worcester, Pennsylvania
Ben's English Toffee Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cream of tartar; stir in cream and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread over toffee. Sprinkle with nuts. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
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.
Reviews
LOVE! Came out perfect and was so delicious [recipe as is]. Thank you.
Never mind... Thanks for sharing!
Looks easy and yummy but when does the rum extract go in?