Peppermint Toffee

 

This "Peppermint Toffee" is the perfect treat for Christmas time. If you are like me and you wait all year for November when they start to stock the stores with all the Peppermint Bark then this recipe is ideal for you. The added bonus of this recipe is that even the most inexperienced baker can make this recipe in under 30 minutes. Honestly, I could go on and on about how wonderful this recipe is but let's just get down to it so you can try it for yourself! 

Peppermint Toffee:

Ingredients:

2 sleeves of Graham Crackers

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

1 cup of Light Brown Sugar

1 package (2 cups) white chocolate chips

6 candy canes, crushed (about 1/2 cup)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375F.

2. Line a 15x10x1 inch baking sheet with tin foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.

3. Line the baking sheet with Graham crackers until it is completely covered and set aside.

4.  In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add in light brown sugar and bring to a rolling boil, remove from heat. 

5. Pour over Graham crackers. Place in 375F preheated oven to bake for about 10 minutes or until the crackers are browned and caramelized.

6. Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth. 

7. Remove Toffee from the oven and allow to cool for 1 minute. Pour melted white chocolate on top and spread evenly with a spatula. 

8. Immediately sprinkle with the crushed candy canes.

9. Allow the chocolate to set. 

10. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 - 1 1/2 weeks.

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie  

 

 

Tousled Toffee

I usually do not post of the weekends but with Christmas approaching I decided I would take advantage of any extra days I can get. To keep the trend of my five different sweet treats for this Christmas here is the fourth recipe. This was one that I had never made before and it turned out a little messy and imperfect so I have decided that "Tousled Toffee" was an appropriate name for it. Even though it is disheveled it still taste amazing. I will let you know ahead of time you will want some milk to help wash it down because the toffee and milk chocolate make this treat very rich. I hope you enjoy how easy and tasty it is!

Tousled Toffee:

 

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter

1 cup brown sugar

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

40 saltine crackers (I used as many as would fit on my baking sheet)

aluminum foil

non-stick cooking spray

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking (cookie) sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray

Lay a flat layer of crackers out on the foil.

Melt the sugar and butter until it boils, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until mixture is thickened and sugar is completely dissolved. 

Pour this mixture over the crackers and spread to coat evenly.

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the toffee becomes bubbly.

After removing the pan from the oven, let it sit for 3-5 minutes.

Sprinkle on the chocolate chips, let them soften and melt, then spread them into an even layer.

Let cool, then break into pieces the size of your choice.

 

 

P.S. Remember to stay tuned for the last recipe and Stocking Stuffer Ideas tomorrow!

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie