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Coffee Toffee

This Coffee Toffee is a sweet indulgence! Rich coffee flavor meets buttery toffee, topped with dark chocolate and crunchy almonds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup brewed coffee or espresso
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup slivered almonds toasted and roughly chopped, divided
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate chips high-quality

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Candy thermometer
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, brewed coffee, corn syrup, and salt. Stir over medium heat until the butter melts and sugars dissolve.
  3. Attach your candy thermometer to the saucepan. Increase heat to medium-high and stir continuously. Cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Once the mixture reaches 300°F, remove from heat and stir in half of the toasted slivered almonds. Pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly.
  5. While the toffee is still hot, sprinkle the dark chocolate chips evenly over the top. Let sit for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to melt, then spread it over the toffee.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining toasted almonds over the melted chocolate, pressing them gently to ensure they stick.
  7. Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature until it hardens, about 1-2 hours. Once cooled, break into pieces and enjoy!

Notes

  • Using a candy thermometer is key to achieving the right texture.
  • Stir constantly once the mixture starts boiling to prevent burning.
  • Letting the toffee cool completely ensures it will break into nice, clean pieces.
  • This Coffee Toffee makes a fantastic gift; package it in a decorative box or jar.