Microwave Almond Toffee Food

EASY MICROWAVE TOFFEE

Steps:

• Combine butter, brown sugar, sugar, corn syrup, and water.
• Microwave on high 2-2½ minutes until butter is melted.
• Stir well to blend butter and sugar.
• Stir in 1/3 cup almonds.
• Microwave on high for 9-11 minutes until the temperature reaches 300°F.
• Pour on to a baking sheet.
• Break candy bars into small pieces and sprinkle them on top.
• Sprinkle the remaining almonds on the top also.
• Let toffee cool until it hardens, then break it up into small pieces and enjoy.

MICROWAVE ALMOND TOFFEE RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• 1.Grease a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan (OR an 18 x 13 x 1-inch half sheet pan for thinner toffee) and heat-resistant spatula; set aside. 2.Combine sugar, water, corn syrup, salt and butter in a 3-quart microwave-safe bowl. 3.Microwave on HIGH (100%) 5 minutes; stir. Continue to microwave 18 to 22 minutes, stirring every 7 minutes, until mixture is a golden brown caramel color (300°F on a candy thermometer). Note: Cooking time may vary depending on microwave oven. 4.Carefully remove from microwave; stir in 3/4 cup almonds and vanilla. Quickly pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheet; spread evenly with spatula. Cool 5 minutes. 5.Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over warm toffee; let stand 5 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Spread chocolate over brittle until smooth. Top with remaining 3/4 cup almonds. 6.Let cool until chocolate is set. (TIP: Place in refrigerator for a few minutes to harden chocolate before removing from pan.) Gently twist pan to release toffee from pan, then break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

HOMETOWN TOFFEE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Tip the almonds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds onto a baking sheet. Toast until they begin to color, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool.
• Melt the chocolate in a glass bowl over a pan of simmering water (or in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes) and stir until smooth and glossy. Set aside.
• Spray a 9-by-12-inch baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Add the granulated sugar, butter, brown sugar, kosher salt and 2 tablespoons of water to a heavy-bottomed saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer. Cook over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until the thermometer registers 300 degrees F, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Sprinkle in the baking soda and mix. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and tip the baking sheet to spread the toffee evenly. Let it cool and set, about 6 minutes.
• Drizzle the melted chocolate over the toffee. Scatter the toasted nuts and seeds, raisins and mini chocolate candy over the melted chocolate and sprinkle with the sea salt. Let set for 2 hours, then break the toffee into shards.

MICROWAVE CRACKER TOFFEE

Steps:

• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the saltines in a square on the lined cookie sheet and set aside.
• Put the butter, sugar, salt and 1/4 cup water in a large microwave-safe bowl but do not stir.
• Microwave on high until the mixture just begins to turn lightly golden, about 8 minutes. Continue to microwave in additional 30-second or 1-minute increments if needed to achieve the golden color.
• Carefully pour the cooked candy over the saltines on the cookie sheet. Let stand 1 minute. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let stand until the chips are shiny, 1 to 2 minutes. Use an offset spatula to spread the melted chips over the toffee. Sprinkle with sea salt, if using. Chill in the fridge until the chocolate is firm, about 20 minutes. Break the candy into bite-sized pieces.

MICROWAVE ALMOND TOFFEE

Steps:

• Toast almonds 325F for 10 minutes.
• In large microwave safe bowl, combine sugar, butter, water and corn syrup and heat on high for 4 minutes.
• Stir and continue to cook 6-8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes til golden brown.
• Stir in vanilla and immediately pour into a WELL GREASED 9 X 13 pan.
• Spread to edges and let cool 1 min then sprinkle with chocolate chips.
• Once chocolate softens, carefuly spread over toffee evenly.
• Sprinkle with almonds and leave to cool on the counter for about 2 hours.
• Slice into triangles and refrigerate or freeze. (If difficult to slice, place pan in warm water for a few minutes.).

CHRISTMAS ALMOND TOFFEE

Steps:

• Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add sugar, slivered almonds, water and salt; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (approaching hard-crack stage). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla., Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool, about 1 hour., In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; spread over toffee. Refrigerate 45 minutes or until set. Invert onto an ungreased large baking sheet. Melt remaining chips; spread over toffee. Sprinkle with chopped almonds. Let stand 1 hour. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container.

ALMOND TOFFEE

Steps:

• Line the bottom and sides of a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil. Grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage)., Pour into prepared pan. Cool for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand for 3 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly over candy. Sprinkle with almonds; press down lightly. Cool until chocolate is firm. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight containers.

ALMOND TOFFEE

Steps:

• Using a heavy cooking pot, add the sugar and water, and without stirring, bring the mixture to a temperature of 230*.
• On an electric stove the burner is kept on high the entire time. (When I make it on a gas stove I also keep the burner on high flame.).
• When the temperature reaches 230* add the butter, 1 stick at a time, stirring constantly in a figure 8 until each is melted.
• Add 2 cups of whole raw almonds and continue cooking until the mixture is a caramel color.
• Pour onto a buttered cookie sheet (NO NOT scrape the pot!) and immediately set on packed snow, or float in ice water to cool.(If there was no snow, Susan added water and lots of ice to the bathtub.).
• Melt the 2 chocolate bars in a microwave. Grind the 1 1/3 cup raw almonds fine or put them in a blender.
• After the candy has cooled, spread with the chocolate, and dust heavily with the ground almonds. Turn over and repeat on the other side. Let stand for a few hours to 'set'. Break into pieces and ENJOY!
• I have no idea how many servings this would be called -- .

QUICK AND EASY MICROWAVE BUTTER TOFFEE

Steps:

• In a large microwave safe bowl, mix sugar, butter, water and corn syrup.
• Microwave on high 4 minutes. Stirring every 2 minutes.
• Heat 6-8 minutes longer until thickened and gold in color.
• Add vanilla; stir well - this step may require some muscle is your mixture begins to seperate.
• Pour mixture into 9x13 dish.
• Spread chocolate chips over hot toffee. Sprinkle with nuts.
• Cool completely. Break into pieces.

MICROWAVE BASIC TOFFEE

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients into a large bowl.
• Heat on high for 2-3 minutes.
• Remove and stir to dissolve the sugar.
• Return to micro and boil on high for 6-7 minutes or until the mixture is golden and at hard boil stage.
• Remove and let bubbles to settle, then pour into individual cup cases or into a shallow tray to set.