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The Ultimate 3-Ingredient Toffee

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (including cooling)
  • Yield: Approximately 20-25 pieces (depends on size) 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Candy
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This 3-ingredient toffee is buttery, sweet, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for those who love homemade candy with minimal effort!


Ingredients

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  • 2 sticks (1 cup) of unsalted butter

  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

  • 1/3 cup water


Instructions

  • Add all three ingredients to a pan.

  • Bring the mixture to a boil.

  • Whisk frequently to keep it smooth.

  • Let the water boil out—watch as the mixture starts to darken.

  • Keep whisking until it reaches your desired toffee color.

  • Pour it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  • Let it cool for one hour.

 

  • Break it into pieces and enjoy the crunch!


Notes

  • Watch carefully as the toffee cooks to prevent burning.

 

  • For a variation, you can top the toffee with chopped nuts or a layer of chocolate after it cools slightly


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 100-120
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg