Classic 5-Ingredient English Toffee Recipe
Prep Time:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
6 portions
Ingredients
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup salted butter, diced
  • ¾ cup semi sweet cooking chocolate, roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ teaspoon flaked sea salt
Directions
  1. Prepare a medium-sized baking sheet by lining it with baking paper.
  2. Add the brown sugar, butter, and 2 tablespoons of water to a saucepan.
  3. Heat the mixture, stirring continually.
  4. Continue heating and stirring until it reaches 290 F on a candy thermometer. This could take 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. When the toffee has reached temperature, remove it from the heat and pour it directly onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Set the toffee aside to cool for at least 20 minutes.
  7. Set the chopped chocolate in a bowl over a Bain Marie.
  8. Melt the chocolate, stirring continually.
  9. Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled toffee.
  10. Spread the chocolate out to coat the toffee layer.
  11. Top with the chopped pecans and flaked sea salt.
  12. Set the English toffee aside to harden completely for about 2 hours.
  13. Break into pieces and serve.