Toffee
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic homemade toffee recipe featuring rich molasses and butter, cooked to a brittle stage and studded with chopped nuts. This traditional confection sets into a crunchy treat that easily breaks into shareable pieces.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 12 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Greased pan
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Powdered sugar | None |
| 1/2 cup | Molasses | None |
| 1/4 lb | Butter | None |
| As needed | Nuts | Chopped |
| 1 pinch | Soda | None |
Instructions
Cooking and Setting
- Cook the 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 lb butter, and 1/2 cup molasses in a saucepan until brittle, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches the hard-crack stage.
- Remove from heat and quickly add the 1 pinch soda and chopped nuts, stirring well until combined.
- Pour the hot mixture into a greased pan and let it cool completely until hardened.
- Break the cooled toffee into pieces when cool.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature with parchment paper between layers for up to 2 weeks.
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