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बुधवार, 3 नवंबर 2021

Homemade Toffee

Homemade toffee is super simple with no candy thermometer required! This buttery chocolate treat is a must-make recipe this holiday season.

I love this time of year because of all the desserts! For even more sweet goodies, be sure to try my peanut brittle, caramels, or this delicious fudge!

Easy and Delicious English Toffee Recipe

Chocolate and toffee have always been one of my favorite combinations. I loved Skor bars growing up, and to this day still get super excited when there’s toffee around. That’s why I love this time of year! You start to see things like toffee, brittle, peppermint bark, and everything pumpkin spice appear in the stores! So, to ring in the colder weather and delicious desserts… I present to you- my favorite homemade toffee recipe. It’s as easy as it gets! And the best part is, you can make it without a candy thermometer! Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this is a delicious foolproof recipe. It’s going to become one of your favorites!

This recipe starts with a layer of buttery, golden-brown toffee. It only takes 4 simple ingredients to make! It is then layered with almonds, pecans, and smothered in melted milk chocolate. It’s the best one-pan dessert to make, and perfect for feeding large groups of people! It’s always a crowd-pleaser. As long as the ratios are the same, you can switch out the nuts and chocolate for any kind you prefer! You can even omit the nuts entirely. It’s up to you! No matter how you choose to make it, homemade toffee has an incredible flavor you won’t be able to get enough of.

Ingredients for Homemade Toffee

Homemade toffee is made up of all inexpensive ingredients. You might even have them all in your pantry! The short, simple ingredient list makes this perfect for making big batches of toffee on a regular basis this holiday season. It’s the simplest ingredients that always create the most delicious result! If you’re looking for measurements, you can find them in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Toffee

Butter: This is what makes your toffee rich and creamy! I like to use salted butter here.
Sugar: A must for the perfect sweetness! Granulated sugar works best. It melts down and makes the most amazing caramelized color!
Salt: Salt is added to balance sweetness and enhance overall flavor.
Vanilla: If you add pure vanilla extract, your homemade toffee will have a richer flavor with more depth.

Nuts and Topping

Almonds and Pecans: A mixture of both almonds and pecans is used here. I like the chewy texture of almonds paired with the buttery texture of pecans. They pair so well with the flavors of chocolate and toffee!
Milk Chocolate Chips: Added on top for the melty chocolate layer! You can substitute this with dark or white chocolate, as well.

How to Make Toffee at Home

Making homemade toffee isn’t as complicated as you would think! In just a few simple steps, you too can enjoy this buttery chocolate treat! It’s the best!

Toast Almonds: Let’s make some toffee! To start, get all of your ingredients measured and set out before you start the recipe. Then, place your almonds on a plate and microwave them for 2-3 minutes on high to toast them.
Prep Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet (preferably a 9×13 pan) with foil and place the almonds in a single layer on the foil – space them out as best you can.
Melt Ingredients Together: Add sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt to a large sauce pan (at least 2-quarts and it needs to have a thick bottom. Don’t use a thin metal one or your toffee will burn!) and melt over medium heat, stirring throughout.
Cook Toffee Mixture: When ingredients are completely melted, continuously stir and gradually increase heat to medium-high. Keep stirring, stirring, stirring for 9-15 minutes until the toffee is a golden brown color (similar to the color of the raw almonds). As soon as it reaches that color, quickly pour over almonds in your prepared pan.
Layer Chocolate: Next, allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow to sit for another couple of minutes so the chocolate chips will melt, then spread over the toffee. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and allow to cool completely. (If you put the pan in the fridge it will speed up the process a bit).
Break and Enjoy: After toffee and chocolate has completely cooled, use a butter knife to break apart the toffee. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Process shots of preparing mixture and adding to pan.

Tips for Making Successful Homemade Toffee

This toffee recipe is super easy and SO good! To make sure you get the best results each time, use these extra tips and tricks! Your next batch is going to be to die for!

Use Butter: Butter is a necessity when making candies like toffee. Butter substitutes like margarine have too high of a water content and will keep it from hardening. Plus, butter makes your homemade toffee rich and delicious!
Avoid Humid Days: If it’s too humid when you’re making toffee, it won’t set properly. This is why this recipe is perfect for colder, cooler weather. If it’s too hot and humid, your toffee will end up chewy.
Keep Temperature Steady: While this recipe doesn’t need a candy thermometer to make, one thing I will say is to keep your cooking temperature steady. Sudden drops or increases in temperature can make you candy consistency uneven.
Adding Flavors: Homemade toffee is an easy treat to customize. Sometimes I like to drizzle a little salted caramel sauce on top of the chocolate layer! You can also switch up the nuts for things like peanuts or cashews. Swap out milk chocolate for dark or white chocolate! Another thing that is super tasty is adding spice to your chocolate. You can add a little cinnamon, nutmeg, or even things like chai spice for a little extra fall flair.

Storing Leftover Toffee

Homemade toffee has a nice, long shelf life and can be enjoyed again and again. It’s perfect for giving to friends and family as a gift! Here’s how to store for best results!

At Room Temperature: Keep your toffee pieces in sealed bags or an airtight container. Make sure the toffee is away from any heat sources or it may melt. It will stay good for up to 2 weeks!

Homemade Toffee

Homemade toffee is super simple with no candy thermometer required! This buttery chocolate treat is a must-make recipe this holiday season.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade toffee, toffee

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings people

Calories 327kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 cup whole raw almonds
1 cup butter cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

Get all of your ingredients measured and set out before you start the recipe. Then place your almonds on a plate and microwave them for 2-3 minutes on high to toast them. Line a baking sheet (preferable a 9×13 pan) with foil and place the almonds in a single layer on the foil – space them out as best you can.
Add sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt to a large saucepan (at least 2-quarts and it needs to have a thick bottom – not a thin metal one or your toffee will burn!) and melt over medium heat, stirring throughout.
When ingredients are completely melted, continuously stir and gradually increase heat to medium-high. Keep stirring, stirring, stirring for 9-15 minutes until the toffee is a golden brown color (similar to the color of the raw almonds). As soon as it reaches that color, quickly pour over almonds in your prepared pan.
Allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow it to rest for another couple of minutes so the chocolate chips will melt, then spread over the toffee. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and allow to cool completely. (If you put the pan in the fridge it will speed up the process a bit).
After the toffee and chocolate are completely cooled, use a butter knife to break apart the toffee. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Updated on November 2, 2021

Originally Posted on November 26, 2014

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मंगलवार, 2 नवंबर 2021

Mouthwatering Cinnamon Roll Waffles

You just can’t beat a delicious cinnamon waffle that is drizzled with a cream cheese glaze! It tastes just like a cinnamon roll in waffle form!

I love anything that tastes like a cinnamon roll! So if you’re like me then you MUST try this Monkey Bread, these amazing Pancakes, or these Cookies!

A cinnamon roll waffle with a cream cheese glaze.

Cinnamon Roll Waffles

These cinnamon roll waffles are to die for! I cannot get over their addicting flavor and texture. These are the perfect breakfast for a special occasion! Because let’s be honest… We usually have cold cereal or frozen waffles for breakfast each day! But try these out for a birthday or holiday and everyone will be so excited that you did! In fact, cook up this Breakfast Casserole, these Homemade Breakfast Sausages, and these Apple Streusel Muffins for a brunch to remember!

We just got a new waffle maker and I wanted to try it out with these! The waffles turned out amazing. They have such a crisp outside and a soft and fluffy inside. Plus, the cinnamon flavor in the waffles was perfection! These were just like a cinnamon roll in waffle form. And then you top them with that homemade cream cheese glaze! Well, let’s just say that you can’t get me to stop at just one!

What’s In Cinnamon Roll Waffles?

You are going to be shocked when I tell you that you probably already have all of these ingredients in your kitchen! This makes it a no-brainer to try these out now! See the recipe card below for a list of exact ingredient measurements.

Flour: I just used all purpose flour for this recipe!
Baking powder: This is the ingredient that will help your waffles rise and get all fluffy!
Salt:The salt is here to enhance the flavors of all of the other ingredients!
Sugar: This balances out that strong cinnamon taste to make it perfect.
Cinnamon: You can use more or less than this recipe calls for, depending on how strong you want the cinnamon flavor to be!
Eggs: Adding eggs to your batter helps keep the waffles light.
Buttermilk: You can use storebought buttermilk! Or, if you want to step this recipe up then be sure to make this homemade buttermilk!
Vegetable oil: The oil keeps the waffles moist.
Vanilla: A tiny bit of vanilla complements all of the other flavors so well!

Cream cheese glaze

Butter: Use unsalted butter that is at room temperature. It will mix better if it’s not cold!
Cream cheese: Soften your cream cheese before using it by letting it sit out at room temperature for a while before you plan on baking with it.
Powdered sugar: I use this instead of granulated sugar because this dissolves better and creates a much smoother glaze!
Vanilla: This will add a tiny bit of flavor to the glaze.

Let’s Make Some Waffles!

These cinnamon roll waffles will be done in about 25 minutes! So cook them up for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner! They are amazing!

Preheat waffle iron and mix dry ingredients: Preheat waffle iron. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
Whisk wet ingredients and combine: In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and combine.
Bake waffles: Spray waffle maker with non stick spray and add ½ cup batter to center. Bake for 3-4 minutes or until waffles are golden brown.
Make the cream cheese glaze: Beat together butter, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Soften in the microwave for 20 seconds to pour easily over waffles.

4 pictures showing the steps of how to make waffle batter and a cream cheese glaze.

Waffle Making Tips

If you want these cinnamon roll waffles to turn out just perfect, I have some tips for you! They are so simple and easy but make the biggest difference!

Don’t overmix: We all want to mix the batter to get all of the lumps and bumps out! But… If you overmix the batter then it becomes sticky and will not cook up as well! Mix until combined and then be done!
Don’t open the lid: I know that it’s tempting to open the lid and check to see how the waffles are doing while they are cooking… But don’t do it! It can cause your waffle to rip in half and then it will never cook up normally.
How to know when a waffle is done: If you are resisting lifting up the lid too soon then you are probably wondering how you know that they are done then! Well, the key to this is watching the steam! There should be steam coming out of the waffle maker as you cook them up. Then, when the waffle is done, the steam will stop! Go ahead and open the lid when you see the steam stop and your waffle should be cooked to perfection!

A cinnamon roll waffle with cream cheese glaze being drizzled on it.

Mix-in and Topping Ideas

These cinnamon roll waffles are perfect as is! But if you start to cook them up as much as I do, then you may want to add things in just to mix things up a little bit. Here are a few things that you could try!

Mix-ins: You can try switching things up by putting things directly into the batter! Try some mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, shredded coconut or even some classic raisins!
Toppings: If you love the batter how it is and just want to change out what you put on top, that’s super easy too! Try topping it with some berries, some chocolate sauce or mini chocolate chips. You could also try some sliced walnuts or almonds for a crunchy texture!

A cinnamon roll waffle being cut into with a fork.

How to Store Leftovers

These cinnamon roll waffles are fantastic for freezing and saving for later! So, go ahead and eat all that you want now. In fact, you should just double the recipe while you are at it! The leftovers that come from this are SOO GOOD!

Refrigerate: If you know that you are going to be eating them more during the week then you don’t need to freeze them! Just place them in an airtight container in your fridge. They will last 3-4 days in there!
Freezer: If you are making these ahead of time or making extras to save for breakfast or dinner later, then freezing them works great! Let the waffles cool down and then arrange them on a baking sheet. Then, place the baking sheet in the freezer for 2 hours. (Freezing them beforehand helps them not to stick together!) After that, you can take the waffles out and put them into a (labeled with the date) airtight container or ziplock bag. They will last for 3-4 months in your freezer.
Reheating frozen waffles: If you are reheating your waffles from frozen, go ahead and preheat your oven to 350 degrees farenheit. Place the waffles on a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper and cook them for 10-15 minutes (or until cooked through). Or, if you are only cooking one or two at a time then go ahead and cook them right up in your toaster!

Mouthwatering Cinnamon Roll Waffles

You just can't beat a delicious cinnamon waffle that is drizzled with a cream cheese glaze! It tastes just like a cinnamon roll in waffle form!

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword cinnamon roll waffles

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Total Time 24 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 319kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers