Box O' Chocolates Recipe
Truffles and English Toffee Assortment served in a ‘Life is Like a Box of Chocolates’ Souvenir Tin
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Ingredients
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English Toffee
Method
English Toffee Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Toffee
In a saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Cook the Toffee
Bring the mixture to a boil and cook without stirring until it reaches a light amber color (about 300°F or 150°C on a candy thermometer).
- 3
Add Nuts
Stir in the chopped nuts and pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread evenly.
- 4
Top with Chocolate
Once the toffee has cooled slightly, place chocolate bars on top to melt. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee.
- 5
Cool and Break
Allow the toffee to cool completely, then break into pieces.
