My family has a few special desserts that we make during the Holidays. I love baking these festive treats. It brings back memories and makes new ones with my own family.
We never used a candy thermometer so cook time is based on color =)
- prepare a foil covered baking sheet
- sprinkle with 1 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)
- in a medium sauce pan, combine 1 c sugar, 3/4 c butter (1.5 sticks), 1/2 tsp vanilla and a dash of salt.
- stir over medium heat continually until boiling.
- keep stirring until mix is the color of peanut butter (this is the final stage just before it burns)
- pour onto the baking sheet
- top with 1+ cups of chocolate chips
- the chips will soon melt and you can easily spread the chocolate over the entire surface of the candy with a spoon or spatula
TIP, when using a regular pan (not non-stick) be sure to not scrape the bottom and sides while stirring. This will keep the crystallized sugar from mixing with the smooth melted sugar in the middle. After pouring out the mix, don't scrape what has stuck to the sides onto the same pan.
TIP, I usually put a jar of peanut butter on the stove while I stir to see when to stop cooking.
You can view more images on this site. Her recipe is a little different, but the images are consistent with how we make our English Toffee. This site also says the Toffee should be cooked to 300 degrees. http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/01/08/national-english-toffee-day
I Would love to try this !! So yummy and Great.
ReplyDeleteoh yum, now this looks fab. I love your casual approach to setting out your cooking tips.... easy to follow. Kinda feels like you're right there watching by your elbow.
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