Double-Nut English Toffee

Name: Double-Nut English Toffee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3-1/2 pounds.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 cups butter, softened, divided; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup chopped almonds, toasted; 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided; 2 cups ground walnuts or pecans, divided

You'll have plenty of goodies on hand when you make this nut-packed candy. Unlike some versions, this toffee isn't too hard and is easy to eat.

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 cups butter, softened, divided
2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
2 cups ground walnuts or pecans, divided

Directions

Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in almonds. Immediately pour into prepared pan.
Sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate chips; let stand until chips become glossy. Spread evenly over top. Sprinkle with 1 cup walnuts. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
In a microwave, melt remaining chips; stir until smooth. Spread over toffee. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Break into 2-in. 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.

Originally published as English Toffee in Country Woman Christmas 2007

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trusso

Nov 16, 2011

My friends and family rave about this every year. They can't get enough and i have to agree! Sometimes I do cheat and only put nuts on the top but it's just as good.
hadleyjax

Dec 10, 2009

Yummy! I personally would only use one layer of chocolate next time, but they are good!