How do you cut toffee into squares?

To set the stage for evenly-divided pieces, once your toffee begins to cool and takes on a thicker consistency, use a knife to make indents on the surface . Once it's fully set, you should be able to easily break it apart into even squares.

Who makes toffee bars?

HEATH Toffee Bars were invented in 1928 by Bayard and Everett Heath. The Hershey Company acquired the HEATH brand in 1996 and has made HEATH Bars ever since.

Should you stir toffee while cooking?

It's important while the toffee cooks to only stir it occasionally . Constant stirring can cause the toffee to crystallize and separate. For those of you that need to know exactly how often you should stir, I would suggest erring on the side of not stirring more than stirring.

How do you keep butter from separating when making toffee?

If the two elements melt unevenly it can result in separation. If you have good stovetop burners, we recommend turning them to medium-low to allow the butter and sugar to melt gently in the beginning stages . If the heat is too high, but butter might melt too quickly and can separate from the sugar.

Why is toffee called toffee?

The food writer Harold McGee points to the native Creole language wherein toffee indicates a mixture of molasses and sugar . A third theory says that toffee's earlier spelling, “toughy” or “tuffy”, was actually meant to refer to it's chewy toughness. The term is said to have come from a southern British dialect.

What nationality is toffee?

Most food historians agree that the sweet treat likely originated in Wales and then rose to prominence across Britain and Europe where supplies of butter and eventually imported sugar were plentiful. English toffee maintains its extreme popularity due to its unique flavor profile and regional variations.

How do you break English toffee into pieces?

Remove the toffee from the container by lifting it with edges of the foil. Hold the foil and toffee a few inches over a table or counter and drop . You may have to do it a few times and the toffee will break into pieces.

How do you cut caramel squares?

To slice neatly, remove from the fridge 5 minutes before cutting. Run knife under warm (not hot) water, wipe dry then cut quickly . For very neat slices, clean knife between each cut - I did this for the photos. Don't make the knife too hot otherwise the chocolate melts when you cut it and smears into the caramel.

How do you shape toffee?

Spun toffee Hold together for 30 seconds then pull apart repeatedly to make fine strands. Cut strands with scissors or break off and place on a tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Shape strands into a halo shape or nests .

Why won t my toffee get hard?

The simple answer is that there is too much moisture in your candy . One or more factors could be contributing to this problem. In hard candy making, it is important to cook all the water out of the sugar/corn syrup/water mixture.

Almond Toffee Bar Recipe | Barbara Bakes (2024)

Published by Melissa on December 15, 2011 | Updated February 27, 2024 | 39 Comments

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A crumbly, shortbread cookie crust is topped with a sweet,gooey, chocolate, toffee and almond topping. This chewy bar cookie comes together in almost no time, perfect if you’re looking for something quick and deliciousto make for the holidays.

I saw this recipe onCrazy for Crustand Dorothy raved about how much she loves this bar and makes it over and over again. Idecided it would be the perfect finale to my 12 weeks of Christmas cookies.

The recipe originally came fromLand O’ Lakes. I changed it up a bit and decided to make the crust in the food processor, so it came together even more quickly.

This is another recipe that I loved watching bake in the oven. The topping changes from a milky color as the chocolate and toffee melt and get bubbly to a rich amber/chocolate color.

I packed up my cookie boxes with this year’s12 Weeks of Christmas cookies that I’d been diligently saving in the freezer and gave them away over the weekend to friends and family.

My family’s favorite cookies this year were the Lemon Bar Cookie Cups, the Chewy Caramel Stuffed Sugar Cookies, the Fudge-Filled Toffee Pecan Sandies, and the Chocolate Fudge Butterfinger Cookies, but there wasn’t one that we didn’t like.

Wishing you all happy holidays with lots of delicious, homemade cookies!

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Almond Toffee Bars

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time42 minutes mins

Total Time52 minutes mins

Course: Bar Cookies

Keyword: 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies, cookie, cooking, Dessert, food

Servings: 24 bars

Author: Barbara Schieving

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
¾ cup sliced almonds
1 cup cold butter
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 8-ounce package milk chocolate English toffee bits
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F. In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, sugar and ¼ cup almonds by pulsing 3 to 4 times.
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Add butter and pulse 8 to 10 times until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
Combine sweetened condensed milk, egg and vanilla in small bowl. Add toffee bits and ¼ cup almonds. Pour mixture over hot, partially baked crust. Top with remaining ¼ almonds.
Continue baking for 23 to 27 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

adapted from Land O' Lakes

This post is week 12 of my 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies posts. I hope you got some great ideas. Please check out all of the fabulous cookies the other 12 weeks of Christmas Cookies (and sweets) bakers baked up for this week.

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As of June 2022 Melissa Griffiths now is the one adding recipes. So think of it as Barbara Bakes, and Melissa too! Melissa and Barbara have been blogging friends for over 10 years and when Barbara was ready to retire and spend more time with her family, Melissa took over the site. Read more...

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Erin Gray
November 03, 2015 at 11:59 am

LOVE your boxes, where did you get them?
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- Barbara Schieving
  November 03, 2015 at 5:30 pm
  
  Thanks Erin – it’s been several years since I bought them, but I think I found them at a craft store.
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CuteEverything
May 31, 2012 at 9:18 pm
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Thanks for the recipe! I have a big box of toffee bits and I have been trying to figure out what to do with them, this looks perfect. I’ve made toffee bars with melted chocolate and nuts on top, but this idea is great!
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Megan
December 29, 2011 at 2:06 pm

You are so good at stashing those cookies away. They all sound so good but I’m partial to this chocolate and toffee bar. I’m starting to find my mojo. I’ve made stuff, just never seem to get to the picture stage.
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Deborah
December 28, 2011 at 8:06 am

These sound like the perfect Christmas cookie!
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Donna
December 21, 2011 at 10:11 pm

Who wouldn’t love a box full of this???
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Sue
December 19, 2011 at 10:13 pm

Barbara, Between your description and your photos, I’m drooling:) Merry Christmas!
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Breand @ Meal Planning Magic
December 19, 2011 at 6:04 pm

I love toffee anything and these look delicious! Thanks for sharing and participating in the 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies these last few months!
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Betty @ scrambled henfruit
December 18, 2011 at 10:45 pm

I love a bar cookie- especially one that sounds as good as these do. Toffee and almonds- yum! 🙂
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Erika - The Teenage Taste
December 18, 2011 at 11:32 am

These look fabulous! I love toffee!
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Angie's Recipes
December 18, 2011 at 10:14 am

mm…toffee and almond..that’s the killer combination.
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Sandy @Southwestgirl
December 17, 2011 at 10:10 am

I can never decide which of my favorites to eat… you solved it.
Cookie and toffee together! Does that mean I only get one?
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JG
December 17, 2011 at 9:11 am

What a wonderful gift for your family & friends! One of my fondest childhood memories is the annual box of decorated Christmas Cookies from a family friend. We enjoyed every crumb! 🙂
~Judy
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Linda
December 17, 2011 at 6:04 am

Barbara, your friends and family are lucky! I love the boxes; they look like they are from a bakery (and I guess they are!)
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Jamie
December 17, 2011 at 5:19 am

Delicious and so perfect to snack on this time of year while decorating, wrapping gifts, etc. And I couldn’t leave a comment on your gorgeous raspberry-cream cheese braid from the other day but wow was it stunning! Your house must smell extra special around the holidays! Oooh and first Xmas as a grandma?!!! xo
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Valérie ( France )
December 17, 2011 at 12:50 am

C’est un délice
Je te souhaite un excellente Week-end
Valérie.
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vianney
December 16, 2011 at 5:55 pm

Barbara … wow I love toffee bars, but with almonds yay!! great recipe!!
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Jen
December 16, 2011 at 1:53 pm

These bars look so fantastic. I love toffee! It’s hard for me to bake with them because I end up eating the whole bag beforehand 🙂
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a spoonful of yumm
December 16, 2011 at 12:37 pm

love how you bake so much ! i like the flavors in these bars. hope you’re having a fun festive season
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