Old-Fashioned Molasses Toffee
📜 Collection: John B Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic, hard-crack toffee made with powdered sugar, butter, and molasses. Baking soda is added at the end for a light, brittle texture, and it’s finished with chopped nuts.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 1 Pan |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Baking pan
- Wooden spoon
- Candy thermometer
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | Powdered Sugar | |
| 1/4 lb | Butter | |
| 1/2 Cup | Molasses | |
| As Needed | Nuts | chopped |
| Pinch | Soda | Baking Soda |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- Grease a baking pan and set it aside.
Step 2: Cook the Toffee
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 lb butter, and 1/2 cup molasses.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches the hard-crack stage (approx. 300°F) and becomes brittle when dropped in cold water.
Step 3: Finish and Cool
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in a pinch of baking soda and chopped nuts as needed until foamy and well combined.
- Quickly pour the mixture into the prepared greased pan, spreading it evenly. Allow to cool completely until hardened, then break into pieces.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Keep in a cool, dry place to prevent the toffee from becoming sticky.
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