English toffee is the epitome of Christmas. Reminiscent of old-fashioned Christmas candy that awakens memories of yesteryear. It is surprisingly easy to make and shows that candy making doesn’t have to be a chore.

Yield: About 40 pieces

Ingredients

• 2 cups (4 sticks) Unsalted Butter

• 2 cups White Granulated Sugar

• 6 tablespoons Water

• 1 teaspoon Salt

• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

• 2 cups Chopped Topping: Toasted Nuts, Candy Canes, Sea Salt, Etc.

• 12 oz. weight Milk, Semi – Sweet or Dark Chocolate chips

  Directions:

• Line a large baking pan (18×13) with good parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

• Combine butter, sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

• Cook over moderate heat, stirring gently, until candy thermometer registers 298 degrees.

• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla until well combined.

• Pour the mixture prepared baking pan.

• Thinly spread mixture quickly using a heatproof rubber spatula or offset spatula.

• Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of mixture and spread as the chips melt.

• Immediately sprinkle with chopped topping.

• Allow toffee to cool completely.

• Once cooled and set, break into bite-size pieces.

• Store in an airtight container.