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.
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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 large baking sheet with silpat or lightly grease with Pam.
- Cut butter into pieces and mix with sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to boil over medium high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Insert candy thermometer and allow to boil, stirring occasionally, until liquid turns amber and temperature reaches 290º. Remove from heat immediately and add vanilla. Stir to combine and pour onto prepared sheet. Use offset spatula to spread over surface.
- Allow to cool about a minute, then sprinkle with chocolate. Allow heat to melt chocolate, then smooth out with spatula. Sprinkle with Heath bar chunks and gently pat down so candy adhere to 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”
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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!:)