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This easy homemade toffee recipe is buttery, crunchy, and topped with chocolate—no candy thermometer required!

Classic English Toffee

This easy homemade toffee recipe is buttery, crunchy, and topped with chocolate—no candy thermometer required!
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ – 2 cups whole almonds optional
  • 1 to 1½ cups milk chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Silicone spatula or wooden spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Offset spatula or spoon for spreading chocolate

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Spread nuts evenly on top, if using.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and salt over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring continuously, until golden brown (about 5–6 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract carefully, then immediately pour mixture onto prepared sheet.
  4. Let cool slightly (2 minutes), then sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Once melted, spread evenly.
  5. Chill in fridge or freezer until set (30 min). Break into pieces. Serve or store airtight.