Double Dose English Toffee
Typical English toffee is topped with a flurry of chopped nuts, but for an extra boost of decadence, this Double Dose English Toffee was gilded with chopped Heath bars!
Double Dose English Toffee
English toffee is one of the most beloved confections that I share over the holidays. At the last minute I decided to whip up some for a Christmas luncheon with friends; and instead of topping with chopped pecans, I went another route and added Heath bar chunks for this Double Dose English Toffee.
Why didn’t I think of this before??? A double dose of toffee is a double dose of deliciousness….and my girlfriends agreed.
Tips for Making a Perfect English Toffee Recipe
This is the English toffee recipe I’ve been making for years. It took me many attempts over the years to find the right recipe, the right peak temperature, and the right technique. I have a few tips for making the perfect toffee on a previous post featuring the classic version.
- PRO-Tip: Unless you are a master candy maker, a candy thermometer is imperative. And this recipe takes some patience…don’t be tempted to crank up the heat at the end to hurry things along. Slow and steady is the key to success.
- PRO-Tip: Adding corn syrup prevents the sugar in the candy from recrystallizing, which will make your toffee gritty. Corn syrup has gotten a bad rap over the past few years, but it will save you a lot of angst when making toffee!
One friend gave me the ultimate compliment when a bowl of my toffee was passed around the after lunch. Her mom made toffee each year at the holidays…and mine was the only other toffee she’d tasted that rivaled her dear mother’s version. I think you’ll find it amazing, too.
You may need these supplies to make this English toffee recipe:
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Double Dose English Toffee Recipe
Classic English toffee kicked up a notch with a topping of chopped Heath bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped Heath bars
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 12 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Cover a large baking sheet with a Silpat or lightly grease with Pam.
- Cut butter into pieces and mix with sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Insert candy thermometer and allow to boil, stirring occasionally, until the liquid turns amber and the temperature reaches 290º.
- Remove from heat immediately and add vanilla.
- Stir to combine and pour onto the prepared sheet. Use an offset spatula to spread over the surface.
- Allow to cool for about a minute, then sprinkle with chocolate. Allow the heat to melt the chocolate, then smooth it out with your spatula.
- Sprinkle with Heath bar chunks and gently pat down so the candy adheres to the chocolate.
- Chill for 2 hours, then break into small pieces. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
40Serving Size:
1 ounceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 140Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 60mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 15gProtein: 1g
47 Comments on “Double Dose English Toffee”
Thank you so much for this amazing and really delicious recipe! It’s super easy to make! Will surely have this again, Highly recommended!
Yes to double toffee! I’m pinning so that I can make this as soon as my pesky flu is gone!
oh Liz you are a genius! toffee is one of my very favorite things, why have I not thought of DOUBLE toffee before?!?!? 🙂 Happy New Year!
Lizzy,
I wouldn’t mind having some of these right now. I’ve pinned and can’t wait to try it.
Annamaria
These little toffees would just disappear in my house… love them. : )
A homemade heath bar with pieces of heath bars cooked into them? You’re killing Liz! Heath bars are my most favorite candy bars so this recipe is over the top. I’ll be dreaming about these tonight!
I could never say no to double toffee, I love this!
these look amazing. I love toffee and especially if it is double dose of toffee!
Oh, I could do a number on these! Toffee times Two = Awesomeness!
Double the yummyness! This toffee looks amazing and really like the chocolate on top. Yes candy thermometers can be your best friend, a must.
Candy making is not my forte. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve almost set the stove on fire when trying. Many…English Toffee is so yummy I would love to make it on my own. I guess I will just have to oogle yours for now though Liz. Thank you so much for sharing…
Oh my Liz, this would be very, very dangerous for me to have around the house…toffee and chocolate are my weakness! I’m tempted to put this on my list to make next Christmas, I really hope I remember to do it.
You have very fortunate girl friends! XOXO
Ah – I skipped making toffee this year, and now you are making me really sorry that I did – so yummy! This version looks amazing – thanks for the idea!
I love toffee! This looks so delicious.
Yay for toffee with chocolate! This looks like it would be so good with my coffee!
Those chocolate toffee are so rich and delish!
Oh you tease! I got up this morning and said, “okay, fun’s over, time to eat good things for my body for a while,” and you post this. How can I resist? I can start the day after tomorrow.
This looks delicious Liz, definitely saving! I’ve never made toffee before, I really need to make some asap!!
Yum! I love the addition of the chopped heath bars on this toffee!
Sounds delicious!
I love toffee 🙂 But this is a pretty sinful sweet treat 🙂
Dear Lizzy, I am such a chocolate LOVER these would not last to make it to the table to serve!
Blessings dear. Catherine xo
If I had to pick only one candy to be able to have for the rest of my life I would always say toffee. Now I’m thinking, it would be your toffee Liz, this looks sensational!
When in doubt, top toffee with toffee! Your toffee looks so delicious, Liz.
I never got to have any over Christmas so I’m going to pin this and make some soon. Toffee is my weakness!
Mmmm… Delicious! Pinning for later!
What? No more candy…it is after the holidays. LOL (Really, though, this looks delicious.)
We are digging out from 10+ inches of snow and if I had this in my house today it would be gone in a heartbeat! Very tempting Liz!
I love.
I want.
I need.
Xxxx
How delicious… but what are chopped ‘health bars’???
I would love a chunk of this right now.
this toffee….this toffee ON toffee just….omg….double deliciousnesssssss
This is a gorgeous toffee and i love your variation on the traditional. This looks like my heaven. Yum.
Toffee is one of my favorite candies (SKOR bars!) but I have never thought of making my own. I need to look into upgrading my glass thermometer.
I always do a Fool’s toffee but it still isn’t the real thing! In Colorado I always wish I’m given Enstrom’s toffee and then i hide it way back in the fridge! This looks very good!
I love English Toffee–the transformation that sugar undergoes is simply awe inspiring! Yours look wonderful!
I love toffee, it is such an amazing flavor!
Toffee is one of those things I adore, even though it has chocolate on it. Once I take a bite, I can’t get enough of it, especially if it’s made well. Thank you for being willing to share your version. I’ll be sure to be slow and steady with the process.
Definitely need to make some toffee, the sooner the better. Yours looks delicious, Liz 🙂 ela
Seriously, I thought I couldn’t look anymore at sweets after the holidays, but for these I could still find some space 🙂
Toffee is a very special treat at the holidays, we all love it here:@)
Love English Toffee but I’ve never tried making it at home. This looks amazing and sounds so good ! Pinning to try one day, thanks for sharing Liz 🙂
Double toffee, yum sounds and looks amazing. Its always a lovely compliment when someone compares something of yours to their mothers. I can see why as I love toffee it was always a staple of the sweet table growing up and I can’t wait to give it a go making it at home.
I really need a candy thermometer. This toffee looks great. My grandmother always made toffee at Christmas time. Definitely a fan of the Heath bar on top.
I’ve never made toffee, but I just had some that was amazing. I can’t wait to try this version. Great idea to top with Heath bars!
MOTHER OF PEARL! I need this toffee. I need this toffee right now! Would it be weird to drive to the grocery store for Heath bars in my pyjamas?
Just yesterday I saw a recipe with toffee and thought that I had to get my hands on a good recipe, since it’s not a common candy sold here. And here it is! Perfect!
This. Is happening. Today! 🙂
Thank you Liz!:)