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Almond Toffee Recipe

This Almond Toffee recipe starts with my 'go-to' toffee base and adds a toasted almond and bittersweet-chocolate topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18
Calories 223 kcal

Equipment

  • Candy Thermometer
  • Parchment paper
  • 10 Inch Square Pan or a quarter sheet pan with a rim
  • Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
  • Heavy Duty Sauce Pan

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 Cup Toasted Almond Slices
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt, optional
  • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Cup Bittersweet Chocolate chopped into small pieces / or use chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Prepare Toffee Pan

  • Line a 10" x 10" pan with parchment paper extending over the edges so the toffee can be easily removed after it cools. Alternatively use a quarter-sheet pan and line with a heat-resistant silicone mat or parchment paper.
  • Layer toasted almond slices in pan and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

Make the Toffee

  • Add brown sugar and butter to a 3-quart heavy-bottomed sauce pan.
  • Begin heating over medium-high heat. Stir slowly and constantly until the mixture begins to boil and all the butter has melted.
  • Stop stirring and insert a candy thermometer into pan. The thermometer should not touch the bottom of the pan.
  • Lower heat to medium and continue heating until the mixture reaches 290 - 300° F (148° C). Do not stir.
  • Immediately remove pan from the stove and pour over the almonds and salt. Use extreme caution while doing this as the mixture is hot enough to cause severe burns.
  • Sprinkle chocolate pieces evenly over the hot toffee and let melt for a few minutes. Using an offset spatula, carefully smooth the melted chocolate.
  • Let toffee rest for 12 hours at room temperature before unmolding. If desired, toffee may be placed in a freezer for 30 minutes to set faster.
  • Cut toffee pieces into desired sizes and enjoy!
  • Store any leftover toffee pieces in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Please use extreme caution when making the toffee. The hot sugar syrup will cause burns if it comes in contact with skin.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 320IUCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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