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Homemade Toffee Bits

Ingredients
3
Steps
4
Author
Tessa Arias
Category
Frostings & Toppings

Ingredients

  • 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted American butter*
  • 1 cup (200 grams) light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt

Directions

  1. Prep the pan

    • Line a small rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Make the toffee base

    • In a heavy-bottomed small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Add the sugar and salt. Whisk vigorously for 1 minute until combined.
    • Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture looks like melted peanut butter and a candy thermometer reaches 295–305°F (about 10 minutes).
  3. Fix separation (if needed)

    • If the mixture separates, remove from heat and whisk vigorously until recombined.
    • Return to heat and continue cooking.
  4. Finish and cool

    • Immediately and carefully pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even layer.
    • Let cool and harden for about 20 minutes.
    • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.