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Smoked Almond Toffee

by Stacey 12 Comments

smoked almond toffee

Smoked Almond Toffee. Buttery, rich toffee blanketed by a layer of chocolate and adorned by smoky almonds!

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Toffee, toffee, toffee! I can never get enough of toffee. It is one of my most favorite treats and believe me I have a lot of favorites. But there is something special about toffee. First off not everyone makes it so that makes it even more special. Next, it always makes me think of the holidays first and then Dairy Queen’s Heath Bar Blizzard second so it obviously is perfect for any season. But the texture is what gets me every time. It’s deceiving at first glance and at first bite. It makes you think it’s going to be a hard candy but as you chomp down on the second bite it has already begun to melt and dissolve into the most delicious buttery, sweet confection imaginable. I’m in love…

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Smoked almonds…where do I begin. No secret I love almonds but smoked almonds, now I’m in lust! As we all know love is grand but lust can be so much more fun! I have to control, no restrain myself from smoked almonds because I could eat the whole bag! I’m not saying I wouldn’t have a stomach ache after but that’s the thing about lust, you act before thinking and then it’s too late. Smoked almonds are at the height of savory, salty, smoky, crunchy and rich lust!

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So what happens when you mix the love of toffee and the lust of smoked almonds and blanket them in a layer of silky smooth chocolate? You enjoy every second, every bite, hoping it will never end and then like the old cliche scene in the romantic movies wish you had a cigarette to light afterwards…lol, a little too much? What can I say, I’m obviously obsessed.

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The next time you need a dessert or treat that is over the top this is it! But be forewarned, you will not be able to stop at one bite.

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Enjoy!

Stacey

smoked almond toffee

Smoked Almond Toffee

The Sugar Coated Cottage
Smoked Almond Toffee. Buttery, rich toffee blanketed by a layer of chocolate and adorned by smoky almonds!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Candy, Dessert
Servings 1 slab

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 Tbsp light corn syrup
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips for chocolate layer
  • 1 cup smoked almonds roughly chopped

Instructions
 

  • Prepare cookie sheet with buttered parchment paper.
  • Have baking soda and vanilla ready to be added when toffee reaches right temperature.
  • In a heavy bottom medium sauce pan add the brown sugar, water, butter and corn syrup.
  • Stir until mixture comes to a boil and sugar is dissolved.
  • Lower temperature to simmer.
  • Cover with lid for 1 minute.
  • Remove lid, attach a candy thermometer and cook (do not stir) until temperature reaches 285 degrees F.
  • Remove from heat, temp will continue to rise.
  • Add in baking soda and vanilla, stir to mix well. Careful of a little splatter when you add these.
  • Pour onto prepared cookie sheet. Do not scrape bottom of pan as there may be speckles of burnt sediment.
  • Scatter chocolate over the hot toffee and let sit for 2 minutes or until it is soft enough to spread easily with off set spatula.
  • Once chocolate is evenly spread sprinkle with smoked almonds.
  • Let cool completely. Cut into pieces with sharp knife and store in air tight container.

Notes

Watch the toffee as it cooks, it only takes a moment for burning to begin.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

Filed Under: Desserts, Treats, Uncategorized Tagged With: almonds, candy, confections, dessert, holiday, no bake, smoked almonds, the sugar coated cottage, toffee

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Comments

  1. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

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    5 stars
    OMG, I haven’t thought of Dairy Queen’s Heath Bar Blizzard in forever! What ever happened to those? Or do they still exist and I need to find a DQ stat? lol. Anyways, I’m a big fan of toffee too, and I can’t believe I have never made it myself! (<– I know, say whaa?) Thankfully I have you to share this fabulous toffee recipe so I can't correct that mistake immediately! LOVE the addition of smoked almonds here! These look absolutely delicious and they would make a wonderful holiday gift too! Pinned! Cheers!! 🙂

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Cheyanne. No worries, the Heath Bar Blizzard still exists, now you just need to find a Dairy Queen! Agreed, toffee makes a great holiday gift! Take care.

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  2. annie@ciaochowbambina says

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    5 stars
    I am so with you on my love for toffee! Heath is my favorite, especially swirled into vanilla ice cream! This smoked almond toffee will most certainly be a part of our holiday! Thanks for sharing! Pinned!

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Annie! So glad you liked it, it makes a wonderful addition to the holiday spread.Take care.

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  3. Rachel @ Bakerita says

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    This toffee looks seriously amazing – the smoked almonds are such a good addition and I bet they make add best salty/sweet crunch 🙂

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    • Stacey says

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      Thanks Rachel. Your exactly right, best of salty/sweet and crunchy! Take care.

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  4. Kristi @ My SF Kitchen says

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    5 stars
    Your toffee looks beautiful! I like the smoked almond twist, too!

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    • Stacey says

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      Thanks Kristi, the smoked almonds are a great addition. Take care.

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  5. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

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    I want 12 pieces of this please. Swoooning.

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    • Stacey says

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      I’m not sure 12 pieces would be enough, lol. Thanks Pamela. Take care.

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  6. Tatjana says

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    5 stars
    Looks delicious, I am always looking for no-bake deserts, since I don’t have an oven at the moment.
    Also love your pictures, I just read that you are using the Samsung nx300 camera for your pictures. Did you shoot these photos with it as well? They look awesome and they make me want to finally buy the camera…

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    • Stacey says

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      Hi Tatjana. Glad you like the toffee, I too love a good no-bake recipe. Yes, still using the Samsung nx300, its my silent partner lol. Take care.

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