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Toffee Squares

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Introduction

Discover the delightful world of Toffee Squares, a timeless treat that captivates with its rich blend of buttery caramel and crunchy almonds. This recipe brings together classic flavors to create an irresistibly sweet confection loved by many.

Tips for this Recipe

To ensure the perfect texture, be meticulous with your sugar cooking and cooling. Use a candy thermometer and allow ample time for temperatures to drop naturally without rushing. This patience pays off in creating delectable, chewy Toffee Squares.

Why you will love this recipe

Toffee Squares offer a harmonious balance of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Their buttery and nutty notes, paired with the satisfying snap of toffee, make them a standout choice for any sweet-lover’s pantry.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 7 to 8 ounces milk chocolate, broken into pieces or 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Advised Equipment

Equip your kitchen with these essential tools for crafting the perfect Toffee Squares:

  • Candy Thermometer: Essential for monitoring sugar temperature accurately during cooking.
  • Silicone Baking Mat: Useful for lining baking sheets, preventing sticking and allowing easy cleanup.
  • Heavy-Duty Cookie Sheet: Offers a sturdy surface to spread or transfer your candy mixture.
  • Parchment Paper Sheets: Help in rolling out the sugar solution into sheets, facilitating cutting and shaping of Toffee Squares.
  • Candy Wax Paper: Ideal for wrapping individual pieces post-cooling.
  • Offset Spatula: A versatile tool used in spreading, pouring, and transferring candy mixtures with precision.
  • Nonstick Candy Molds (optional): For creating uniform shapes if desired; not strictly necessary but useful for customization.
  • Precision Scale: Ensuring accurate measurements of ingredients crucial in candy making due to sensitivity to proportions.

History of the Recipe

Toffee, a confection with roots deep within European culinary traditions, made its way into American kitchens through colonial influences and evolved over time. The Toffee Squares recipe pays homage to this history by blending classic ingredients like butter, brown sugar, and milk chocolate—a nod to the luxurious desserts enjoyed throughout centuries.

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Toffee Squares

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Equipment

  • - Candy Thermometer: Essential for monitoring sugar temperature accurately during the cooking process.

  • - Silicone Baking Mat: Useful for lining baking sheets, preventing sticking and allowing easy cleanup.

  • - Heavy-Duty Cookie Sheet: Offers a sturdy surface to spread or transfer your candy mixture onto after cooling.

  • - Parchment Paper Sheets: Helps in rolling out the sugar solution into sheets, facilitating cutting and shaping of toffee squares.

  • - Candy Wax Paper: Ideal for wrapping individual pieces of toffee or other candies post-cooling.

  • - Offset Spatula: A versatile tool used in spreading, pouring, and transferring candy mixtures with precision.

  • - Nonstick Candy Molds (optional): For creating uniform shapes if desired; not strictly necessary for traditional toffee squares but useful for customization.

  • - Precision Scale: Ensuring accurate measurements of ingredients, which is crucial in candy making due to the sensitivity to proportions.

  • - Food Processor (optional): Can be used to mix or process ingredients if you're looking at a recipe variant that requires it; not traditional but adds versatility.

  • - Cooling Rack: Helps in even cooling of the toffee squares without sticking, though its use can vary based on specific recipes and personal preferences.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

  • 1 large egg yolk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 7 to 8 ounces milk chocolate, broken into pieces, or 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips

  • 1 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment.
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Instruction 2

Prepare the crust. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed until light, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla, and salt. On low speed, gradually beat in the flour just until mixed. The dough will be stiff. Pat the dough evenly over the bottom of the baking pan.
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Instruction 3

Bake in the center of the oven until pale gold on top, about 20 minutes.
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Instruction 4

Remove the pan from the oven and scatter the chocolate pieces evenly over the crust. Return the pan to the oven for 1 minute. Remove the pan again and, using a knife, spread the chocolate evenly over the crust. Sprinkle evenly with the almonds.
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Instruction 5

Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Using a sharp knife, cut into small squares, then carefully remove from the pan with a small offset spatula or an icing spatula.
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